Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), Obesity Medicine - OBGYN Specialists

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Specialized in Women's Health / Obesity.

The clinic is open Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. This role would be working 4 or 5 days per week.

OBGYN Specialists is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

Essential Functions:

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart
  reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation,
  and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
• Order/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seek other
  information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for
  evaluation of illness. Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including
  identification of any health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or
  injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Handle minor procedures.
• Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding
  health promotion/illness prevention. Recommend appropriate community resources to meet
  patient/family needs.
• Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and
  community agencies.
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by
  posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in
  written/computerized manner.
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development,
  and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance
  with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Act as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty.
• Comply with patient confidentiality requirements.
• Promote patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan
  including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner
  (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• NCCPA certification
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
• DEA registration
• Experience in family/internal medicine preferred
• Experience chronic diseases such a hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia preferred
• Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine preferred

Essential Requirements:
Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment
  laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include
  movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long
  periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet
  deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid
  conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed
  expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or
  effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic/office setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.