Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

This position is contingent upon award

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality medical care, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals with a variety of health concerns. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, patient advocacy, and adherence to regulatory standards within the facility.

• Adheres to the Advanced Practice Provider Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement.
• Works as part of an integrated health care team to provide acute আওয়ামী emergent, and chronic health care to patients in compliance with policy and guidance and accreditation standards.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by the medical condition.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented treatment plans, prescriptions, and provides treatment throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented lab diagnostic ordering and“ interpretation, medication prescribing practices, referrals to consultants, follow‑up after hospitalization or consultation.
• Participates in and complies with court‑ordered treatment plans to include evaluation and treatment of patients with psychiatric illness or life‑threatening conditions, including hunger strike.
• Provides full spectrum of age and gender specific health care to include treatment of gender dysphoria and pregnancy.
• Consults with the staff physician, clinical director, and consultants as required by policy and for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients.
• Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for patients that require higher level of care and monitoring.
• Coordinates health care needs of patients including referrals to off‑site consultants.
• Interprets tuberculin skin tests and diagnostic studies, manages direct observation Bott therapy Nú réception for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.
• Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps and infectious waste.
• Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with hand‑outs.
• Assists with preparation vant accreditation and ongoing compliance with standards as assigned.
• Participates in all required credentialing and peer review processes as required.
• Facilitates and mentors APP onboarding and training.
Demonstrates level of productivity that is on par with the average APP productivity at the assigned facility.
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client‑specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
• Participates in rotational on‑call duties and may necessitate return to the facility to provide care.
• Is available to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends and holidays as required.

This list is non‑exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

• Must have and maintain an unrestricted and current license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant issued by state licensing authority in the state where services are performed.
• One‑year full‑time equivalent of experience in primary care as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Clinical experience must be current and within the past five years.
• Must have and maintain unrestricted license to prescribe controlled medications from the DEA.
• Experience in a detention, correctional or residential…