This Advanced Practice Clinician provides acute care to clinic patients on an extended hours basis (regularly to include early mornings, evenings and weekend hours).  The APP will work with a team of dedicated providers to ensure such patients receive the care and support that they need.

The job is a non-paneled position working at Legacy Medical Group: Camas located at 1625 SE 192nd Ave Ste 100, Camas, WA.  This position supports Legacy Medical Group Primary Care providers and their respective patient panels.

This is a fully in-person position available to qualified clinicians licensed in the states of WA and OR. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

As required by licensure.

Experience:

• Minimum one year of clinical experience within an urgent and/or primary care setting, required.
• Greater than four years’ clinical experience in family medicine, strongly preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• National certification as an APC (NP or PA) required.
• Certification required in both Oregon and Washington (NP or PA).
• DEA required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides in-person acute care (virtual, when appropriate), emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care to patients presenting with both minor and complex health issues.
• Regular hours to include early morning, evening and weekend hours to accommodate patient needs.
• Performs minor procedures as appropriate in an acute care setting.
• Appropriately triages patients to the proper site of care and works with support staff to schedule patient for appropriate follow-up care, as needed.
• Takes and documents a thorough history, exam, and assessment/ plan.
• Manages common acute and chronic illnesses.
• Discusses health concerns/diagnosis with patients, and families, collaborating with the Primary Care Provider (PCP). Together, PCP and APC determine an appropriate plan of care.
• Follows, develops, and reviews clinical protocols and best practice guidelines with leadership.
• Escalates patient care to higher levels of care as clinically appropriate.

 Quality of Service:

• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in a timely manner.
• Adheres to clinical practice guidelines as adopted by Legacy Medical Group.
• Complies with medical records policies regarding complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Counsels patients, families and significant others regarding one’s health, illness(es), while promoting health maintenance.
• Maintains a professional work environment and appearance in compliance with Legacy’s professional appearance policies.
• Participates in on-going education to maintain clinical knowledge and skills.

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide treatment, ongoing follow-up and evaluation of the plan of care with patient.
• Works with and communicates with other providers in the clinic, including the medical director.
• Collaborates with other providers and medical directors within Legacy Medical Group.
• Demonstrates constructive problem solving with colleagues and clinic staff.
• Supports established policies and procedures of the clinic. Makes recommendations and contributes to policy formulation.
• Arrives on time, present and ready for duties at scheduled start time.
• Completes required documentation for referrals and consultations for prior authorizations.
• Returns patient telephone calls, responds to message within Epic in-basket, reviews result and completes refills related to acute care visits.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs as medically necessary.

• Participates in teaching and mentor of colleagues as needed.
• May be asked to assist other clinics with acute care visits.

 Administrative:

• Contributes to and participates in department meetings.

 Miscellaneous:

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting standards.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.

For additional information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at EPENDERG@LHS.ORG.