Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Statement of Purpose

The Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services across the lifespan in an outpatient practice setting. Under indirect supervision of a collaborating physician, the APP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages non-emergent acute and chronic conditions while supporting quality, access, and continuity of care consistent with Jones Memorial Hospital standards and goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, immunizations, and preventive services in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Provide patient and family education related to disease prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with supervising/collaborating physician on complex or high-risk cases and initiate referrals to specialists as appropriate.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and access expectations developed in collaboration with Practice Management.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Deliver care consistent with accepted national clinical standards and organizational policies.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation to support patient care, quality reporting, and billing requirements.
• Practice in a manner that supports regulatory compliance, patient safety, infection prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and practice accreditation activities as applicable.
• Safeguard patient confidentiality and protected health information at all times.

Practice and Resource Management

• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and support staff to ensure efficient clinical workflows and optimal patient access.
• Participate in telephone call coverage and care coordination activities as assigned.
• Support cost-effective use of practice resources, including staffing, supplies, and clinical services.

Leadership, Communication, and Culture

• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered practice environment aligned with health system values and goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Participate in provider meetings and practice initiatives in support of clinical integration and continuous improvement.

Community Engagement

• Serve as a clinical ambassador of the health system within the community.
• Participate in community outreach, education, mentoring, or committee activities as available and requested.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State NP or PA license.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility to obtain).
• Demonstrated competence in outpatient primary care across the lifespan.
• Ability to work independently within scope while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred

• National board certification in Family Medicine (or related primary care specialty).
• Prior experience in family medicine or outpatient primary care.
• Experience practicing in a rural or community health setting.
• Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Home principles and quality-based care models.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, registrations, and continuing education for employment.
• Commitment to timely documentation, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
• Ability to meet physical, cognitive, and communication demands of an outpatient clinical environment.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $175,000. Placement within this range is based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, credentials, and demonstrated job-related capabilities.