Advanced Practice Provider (PA, NP)

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Have you considered joining a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)?

The Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide a full range of primary care and preventive medical services with a focus on pediatric patients. Supports access to comprehensive clinical services, including integrated primary medical, preventive, dental, and mental health care and a diverse array of health education and health promotion services.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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  PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WELL-CHILD CARE, ACUTE CARE AND CHRONIC CARE.

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  PROVIDES PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, TO PREVENT HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND TO MAINTAIN CURRENT HEALTH STATUS AS WELL AS INTERVENE IN ACUTE OR CHRONIC ILLNESS STATES.

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  PERFORM ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMMUNIZATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, ROUTINE LABORATORY SCREENING/PROCEDURES APPROPRIATE TO EACH GENDER AND AGE GROUP.

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  PROVIDES PATIENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES UTILIZING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WHEN NECESSARY.

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  COORDINATES CLIENT CARE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPTIMAL CARE.

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  CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTH EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

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  EVALUATES EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF CARE AND PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES AS A TEAM MEMBER TO IMPROVE THE VALUE OF CARE PROVIDED.

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  MAINTAINS CURRENT CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL HOURS, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE.