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Heritage Health

Nonprofit federally qualified health center in North Idaho

Medical Advanced Practice Provider

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeCoeur d'Alene, ID, USA$100k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Physician Assistant must hold an unrestricted Idaho medical license to practice under a physician’s supervision and current medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending.
  • A Nurse Practitioner must be certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Idaho, or be qualified to receive Idaho certification; Idaho registered nurse licensure or eligibility to receive it is required.
  • Must have or be able to obtain Basic Life Support certification, a Drug Enforcement Administration registration, and Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers.
  • Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
  • Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
  • Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
  • Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in the area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency medical procedures.
  • Ability to educate patients and families about disease and proper care and treatment.
  • Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and the general public.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care within the standard of care and scope of practice, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions under approved protocols and supervising physician and Board of Medicine requirements.
  • Consult with other clinic providers, specialists, and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
  • Supervise or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare providers as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain a quality assessment and assurance system with clinic staff in accordance with the quality assurance plan.
  • Participate in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation related to the job, clinic, and program functions.
  • Participate in staff meetings, conferences, in-service training, and continuing education.
  • Participate in a shared call system with other providers when requested.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records, including appropriate visit coding and diagnoses using Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision standards.
  • Counsel and educate patients and family members about health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up; verify and document their understanding of recommendations.
  • Perform minor procedures and in-house laboratory work in accordance with organizational policy and qualifications.
  • Follow safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
  • Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
  • Work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations when required.
  • Participate as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home care team.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two or more years of experience as a primary care provider is preferred.

About the Company

Heritage Health

Nonprofit federally qualified health center in North Idaho

Heritage Health is North Idaho's largest federally qualified health center, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care across the Coeur d'Alene region for over 40 years. Services include primary care, pediatrics, psychiatric and neurobehavioral therapy, substance use recovery, dental care, and an on-site pharmacy at multiple locations. Patients can reach the organization through a 24-hour nurse hotline, an online portal, self-scheduling, and provider messaging, with sliding-fee discounts and scholarships for those who qualify. What sets Heritage Health apart is its integrated, patient-centered medical home model uniting physical, dental, and behavioral health under one nonprofit system. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life of every patient it serves.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Aurora, CO
Founded
2007

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