Physician Assistant (PA-C) / Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)

Accordia Health in Citronelle, AL is a Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC) that assures that our patients receive the medical services they need through a caring, holistic approach to healthcare delivery. We coordinate treatment, medications, referrals, and any other aspect of our patients’ care required to help them maintain wellness. Our employees are using state-of-the art technology, adherence to the highest clinical standards of care, and sound business principles to ensure that our services are provided in a seamless, customer service oriented health system. This position will be working in an approved site for loan repayment options via National Health Service Corps (NHSC) or Nurse Corps.

Responsibilities

Provides medical evaluation and treatment of the patient

• Interviews patients to obtain history, performs physical examinations, orders lab and other tests, prescribes medications and treatments
• Provides continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long term problems
• Makes referrals for secondary and tertiary care

Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued

• Provides health maintenance visits, evaluates for immunizations and provides anticipatory guidance and referrals; performs contract and special physical examinations such as employment, etc.; performs STD (sexually transmitted disease) and family planning screening and education
• Documents and codes all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record
• Performs as an active member of the medical team

Performs other duties as assigned

• Supervision and Consultation Collaborates effectively with supervising Medical Doctor in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary, ensuring alignment with pediatric-specific practice standards.
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed, particularly in complex pediatric or developmental cases.
• Accepts and integrates feedback and suggestions for clinical and professional improvement.
• Actively works to enhance pediatric clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and therapeutic approaches through continuing education and mentorship.
• Clinical Record Keeping Documents per AltaPointe policy in a timely fashion
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive psychiatric evaluations per AltaPointe policy
• Documents in a clear and concise manner, consumer symptoms and treatment
• Documents legibly Completes all documentation and paperwork as per AltaPointe policy
• Follows Department of Medical Records guidelines for documentation
• Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
• Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
• Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion

• Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists visitors and consumers as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations and individual differences Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
• Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned: Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), maintains appropriate malpractice insurance and attends to required in-services and workshops
• Abides by all AltaPointe policies and procedures

Requirements

• Displays a positive attitude in work environment

Qualifications Possesses a current, unrestricted

• Alabama license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); or possesses a current, unrestricted
• Alabama license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)