Advanced Practitioner

REPORTS TO: MD

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the direct or indirect supervision of the preceptor physician and the medical

protocols and standardized procedures on file at the facility where working, see clients

presenting at the facility seeking medical services.

Diagnosis and treatment of clients presenting will be within the framework of the

Physician Assistant’s skill and knowledge base, and within the standardized procedures

and protocols developed for the facility.

Diagnosis and treatment that falls outside of skill level and or protocols shall be handled in the following manner:

1. Phone consultation with Preceptor physician or,

2. Reschedule back to be seen by Preceptor Physician or,

3. Referral to specialty Physician in referral network, or,

4. Referral to hospital emergency room

In addition, the PA is responsible for the supervision of medical staff and auxiliary staff

under them at the facility where they are on duty.

QUALIFICATIONS: License as a PA in California. Certification as a PA is desired.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, be flexible to meet the needs

of patients and co-workers, and use discretion/good judgment. Must maintain

confidentiality relating to MVHC personnel, patients, and information, which could result

in proprietary damage to MVHC. Must possess current valid California or Oregon

Driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE:

Clean and appropriate business attire

Maintain licenses

Current CPR card

ACLS preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions

covered under the standardized procedures and protocols of the clinic. Follow and treat

stabilized chronic medical conditions covered under protocols. Provide emergency

medical care. Some of the treatable conditions shall include but not be limited to

suturing of simple lacerations, I & D of abscesses, casting simple, not displaced fractures,

providing life support until transportation to a medical facility is available, removal of

foreign bodies from soft tissues, etc. See that self and staff under their supervision

maintain medical standards and ethics. Secure continuing education in the amount

necessary to maintain licensure and competency. Supervise and evaluate all medical

staff working under them in the facility.

CUSTOMER CARE: Mountain Valleys Health Centers’ core value is our

dedication to high-quality customer care. As a Community Health Center, our patients are

our vitality; therefore, every patient will be treated accordingly.

At MVHC, a customer is defined as but is not limited to a patient, vendor, contractor,

granting agency, community business, and employee. Customers will be treated with the

utmost dignity and respect regardless of their socio-economic status, insurance type, job

position, and/or race, etc. Discrimination is unacceptable and is grounds for immediate

termination.

Every employee of MVHC will adhere to the Accountability Measures outlined either at

the onset of employment or at the date of this signed job description. Should these

expectations not be upheld, the employee understands that disciplinary action will be

taken, which could lead to immediate termination.

Compensation:

### Advanced Practitioners start at an annual salary of $120,000 to $155,000.

# MVHC offers a $50,000 Sign-On BONUS!

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Moving Allowance, Production Incentives, Cost of Living

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