At Wood River Health we appreciate the dedication and hard work of our staff. If you are looking for a great work environment with work/life balance and fantastic benefits, this is the place! We have an opportunity for full time, benefit eligible, Express Care Provider to join our clinical team. As a Express Care Provider you are an integral part of providing high-quality care to our patients.
Not only do we offer a great work environment, our benefits are fantastic! Packages include a generous paid time off program, PLUS personal days, PLUS paid holidays. We offer health insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, work/life balance, tuition assistance, and much more!
Position Summary:
Wood River Health provides team-based care consistent with the principles and standards of a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Pursuant to our community’s needs, we offer exceptional same-day access to care and ensure that patients’ whose provider is unexpectedly away have access to a board-certified provider. Because not all candidates want 100% Express care, this position can be 50% primary care for those who desire more continuity.
Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs: nurse practitioners, physicians assistants) are welcome to apply, and will report to the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer. Providers deliver same-day care to health center patients with a focus on acute conditions appropriate to the outpatient setting, making an immediate and palpable difference in our patient’s lives. We are proud to offer 4-day and 5-day a week schedules, and prioritize requests for those who are working full time.
Essential Duties Include:
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Express care is defined same-day primary care, with the expectations of more procedures, higher acuity diagnoses, and hand-off to the patient’s primary care provider (PCP) for follow-up
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Diagnose and treat urgent and non-urgent conditions in patients of all ages while communicating with their primary care provider as often as needed.
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Assess patient health through interviews and physical examinations, including virtual care.
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Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results using Wood River Health’s approved documentation tools and according to our timeliness policies.
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Prescribes and/or administer appropriate medications, treatments, and perform procedures included in their privileging including: suturing, routine cryosurgery, I & D of abscesses and paronychia, foreign body removal, and wound care including appropriate local anesthetic administration
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Follow up on any labs, consultations, or imaging ordered and take appropriate actions per the Rhode Island Department of Health and Wood River Health’s policies and procedures.
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Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
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Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks, including referrals to integrated behavioral health.
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Collaborate with integrated behavioral health team and dental department for coordination of care, referring patients as appropriate.
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Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
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Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies
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Utilize Wood River Health’s on-site pharmacy resources when appropriate
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Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women.
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Coordinate and assist when needed with the patient’s PCP in the management of chronic conditions.
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Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
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Administrative time and clinical meetings are as scheduled by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.
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APPs provide care under the indirect supervision of the Medical Director and/or a Supervising Physician.
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Peer review and quality improvement activities as expected of all medical staff, including maintenance of applicable state licensing and board certification(s)
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Collaborates cooperatively with all personnel of the agency, including participating in the group call schedule.
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Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters, operating within the scope of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act to safeguard the privacy of protected patient health information
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Enliven and support the mission, vision, and values of WRH
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Adhere to the WRH Compliance Program Standards
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Maintain behavior consistent with exceptional professional standards with patients, peers, and Wood River employees
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For those electing to perform 50% primary care, in addition to the above, the following must be performed:
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Daily Previsit planning for patients scheduled next week
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Daily Huddle to organize the team for today’s visits
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All other NCQA PCMH expectations
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Performing other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
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Graduate from an accredited MD, DO, FNP, DNP or PA training program is required
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Active Rhode Island Physician, NP or PA license in good standing
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Active DEA in good standing • Current National Board Certification
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Minimum 3 years’ experience as family practice provider, emergency department or urgent care experience is preferred.
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Up to date, ongoing CME to update skills/therapies, as per Rhode Island Department of Health regulations.
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Experience with women’s health issues, and medication assisted therapy is expected but not required at time of hire
Please note, effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.
Wood River Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are actively seeking a diverse array of candidates.