OhioHealth·Athens, Ohio
Collaborate with physicians in an outpatient setting to provide care for acute and chronically ill patients. Focus on promoting quality outcomes and maintaining safety and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.
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Job Description: Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the outpatient setting caring for acute, chronically ill or injured patients. Responsibilities will vary depending on specialty.
Responsibilities: And Duties:
Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Master's Degree (Required)AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Ohio Board of Nursing, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants, PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Requires a Master's degree and valid licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Must establish a Supervision Agreement or Standard Care Arrangement with a physician in a similar practice.
Market context
In Ohio, advanced-practice roles are typically in demand across primary care, urgent care, and specialty settings, especially for clinicians who can deliver holistic, evidence-based care and handle immunizations and vaccine counseling. These roles are competitive because employers often look for at least two years of medically relevant experience, current BLS certification, and quick completion of required credentialing steps such as the DOT certification exam. If you are considering applying, confirm that your experience aligns with the immunization and certification requirements and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the original posting line by line.