FNP/PA-C - Immediate Care

Family Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant

The Staff Physician/Provider provides health assessment and direct care to patients as part of the provider team providing services to Stephens County Hospital patients.

FNP/PA-C - Immediate Care Clinic Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm

Education:

Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of Georgia.
Board Certified/Eligible in specialty.
 

Experience:

Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with training.

Basic Requirements:

• Understands and follows SCH’s “Mission Statement”, “Code of Ethics”, organizational policies, and structure.

• Provides urgent care, occupational health, and intermittent primary care in a free-standing immediate care clinic care using generally accepted standards of practice. The physician develops a plan of care for each patient, including complete history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and /or referral, used all available resources in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.
• Confers with consulting physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, support staff, patients, and families concerning treatment and care of patients. Makes appropriate specialty and sub-specialty referrals, but maintains responsibility, assuring continuing of care.
• Participates in regular scheduled coverage.
• Participates in health promotion/disease prevention activities. Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures.
• Participates in quality improvement/assurance activities.
• Completes records in adequate professional detail, and in a timely and legible manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, and/or SCH’s Administration staff, to meet the goal of providing excellent health care.
• Maintains and acquires knowledge and skills to perform required duties to meet all hospital, state, organizational and licensure requirements.
• Follows established guidelines for use and/or disclosure of protected health information. Employees should report any breaches of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules to the Privacy Officer immediately. Failure to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing physical, mental, and emotional care for patients of the practice
• Performing diagnostic tests to obtain information about the patient’s medical condition
• Administering treatments, medications, therapies, and vaccinations to treat illness, injuries, and disorders
• Treating minor injuries, chronic and acute health problems, and psychological and physiological growth and development concerns
• Counseling and guiding patients concerning hygiene, diet, and disease prevention

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

General Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular medical staff meetings and in-services as needed.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Productivity and quality based bonus opportunities

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.