Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA - UNC Caldwell, Westpointe Medical Practice

Description

Outpatient Primary Care APP (PA/NP)- Western, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. UNC Health Medical Group provides the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations throughout the county. Our 137 bed hospital is a member of the UNC Health System located in the Greater Hickory Area of Western, NC.

Position Features:

· Location
- Westpointe Medical Practice, 2651 Morganton Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645

· Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

· 36 patient contact hours per week

· Competitive salary and benefits package

· Seeking an NP or PA who will assess and develop treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic illness.
Prior Primary Care Clinic experience is required.

· Staff and administration in our practices who are well-trained, seasoned professionals

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account, and 403b, Relocation allowance, Professional Liability coverage, Paid Time Off, Continuing Medical Education allowance

About the Area:

· Centrally located to the key cities in Western North Carolina—70 minute travel time each to:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport; the eclectic attractions of Asheville; the arts and history of Winston-Salem; and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock

· Temperate climate with 4 seasons

· Natural scenic beauty in Wilson Creek Gorge, a Wild and Scenic River

· Breath-taking scenic views from The Blue Ridge Parkway

· Proximity to higher education opportunities:
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC;
Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC;
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hudson, NC; and an excellent pre-K – 12 public school system that includes an Early College High School

To be considered, please email your resume to jennifer.lebeau.edu

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Summary:

A Nurse Practitioner functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
- Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence-based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow-up management. Actively incorporates evidence-based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs.

Maintains clear comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care. Maintains essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintains extensive knowledge of their specialty literature including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Develops comprehensive differential diagnoses for patients. Revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.

Prioritizes work and assists staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow. Consistently maintains high productivity according to identified standards. Leads/participates in projects to improve productivity. Appropriately performs medical procedures consistent with departmental…