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Mountain Area Health Education Center

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-Family Medicine, Cullowhee, NC

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States, 28723

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Job Opportunity At Cullowhee Clinic

Provide direct patient care to patients at the MAHEC Family Health Center clinic locations. Assess, diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or mental health conditions, independently or as part of a healthcare team. This role is 80% direct patient care and 20% clinical administrative time. This position is located in our interdisciplinary clinic in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Specific responsibilities include: Provide direct patient care to patients at the MAHEC Family Health Center locations as needed. Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Develop treatment plans based on best practices and professional practice guidelines. Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries. Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies. Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. Key competencies include: Communication skills Decision making Healthcare knowledge Interpersonal skills Organizational values Problem solving Specified skills include: Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record Spanish speaking skills preferred Physical demands include: Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.) Occasional (0 - 33% of Workday) Supervisory responsibilities are not applicable. Education and experience requirements include: Minimum qualifications: NP experience or two (2) years of experience as NP practicing in a family medicine. Preferred qualifications: Clinical practice in an urgent care or acute care setting preferred. Required licenses include: Current NC RN license required. NCBME or eligibility for legal approval required. DEA Certification required. Valid NC driver license required. Schedule: Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday

Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader. At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive. All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption. MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.