Advanced Practice Clinician Internal and Family Medicine Aptos

Position Overview:POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. Delivers health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment.· Functions independently and obtains problem oriented patient history and documents findings in electronic health records in an accurate and timely manner.Updates appropriate history for acute patients and/or chronically ill patients

Performs physical andor psychosocial assessments and documents findings

· Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age and specific needs.Studies and documents the results and necessary treatment

Monitors the effectiveness of interventions, tests and/or clinical trails

Provides communications with patients in person or by phone to discuss test results, lab reports, patient progress and home care instructions

Monitors clinical studies

· Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting roleAssists with the provision of surgical or ongoing care in accordance with facility, state and federal regulations

Performs minor surgical procedures consistent with physician specialty and the Advanced Practice Clinician’s license and training; documents the procedure in a timely accurate manner in the patient’s medical record

· Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care setting , e.g. admitting, transferring and discharging patientsCollaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals

Provides referrals when necessary to supervising physician or specialist

· Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational toolsProvides patient education, counseling , medication advice and follow up instructions

Qualifications:MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation, including Licensure / Certification / RegistrationFor NPCurrent CA RN license required AND

Current CA Nurse Practitioner License required OR

For PACurrent CA Physician Assistant License required

NP/PAMaster's Degree

Current DEA license required

BCLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) required

National certification required

ACLS certification preferred

CAPA Controlled Substance Certification preferred

Experience6 months related clinical experience preferred; will vary based on department needs

Some departments require specialized certification/licensure and experience at the time of hire

Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC, preferred

Organization: Palo Alto Medical FoundationEmployee Status: RegularBenefits: YesPosition Status: ExemptUnion: YesJob Shift: DayShift Hours: 8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled: Monday-FridayWeekend Requirements: NoneSchedule: Part TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 64Applications Accepted: All Applications AcceptedAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.