Advanced Practice Provider

About Phix Health Phix Health is a provider led clinical services company using proprietary leading-edge care management technology to care for at-home or facility-based geriatric or chronically ill patients. We strive to create a care environment that is driven by our patients desires for their care.

About the Role

Phix Health is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join us at an outpatient practice in and around Philadelphia, PA. This is a part time opportunity for 2-4 days per week, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate primary care services for a geriatric and/or disabled patients including comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders Assess need for appropriate lab tests, order and interpret results Collaborate with medical specialties through appropriate referrals Assist in coordination of community resources to meet needs of individuals and families, as well as appropriate follow-up. Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with Phix Health’s Care Model. Establishes and monitors appropriate level of care for center patients. Completes all medical record documentation prior to end of shift. Works with Medical Director to ensure care is operations are consistent with medical and professional standards of care. Recommends potential growth opportunities for new or existing services. Meets with Medical Director or designate to discuss quality of patient care, review policies, procedures, outcomes reports, and records. Participates in quality management processes including encouragement of clinical support staff to assure proficiency in the delivery of clinical support activities. Calls patients/family member to ensure their well-being as needed following center visits. In the absence of Medical Director, provides guidance to other medical personnel and center colleagues. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Assures personal compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies. Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Procedural skills are a plus Prior primary care experience and experience as a visiting nurse a plus Comfortable using EMRs, MS-Teams and technology in general a must

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