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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Assess, plan and provide a comprehensive plan of care that proactively manages healthcare issues and addresses barriers along the care continuum for patients in the nursing home setting
• Provide medical care within the scope of the practitioner’s training and consults with supervising physician when necessary and appropriate
• Assess and determine appropriate medical and psychological intervention (as applicable)
• Prescribe medications and services as indicated
• Order appropriate laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures, and consultations
• Monitor compliance with medications and evaluate patient response to plan of treatment; modify plan of treatment when necessary
• Discuss and initiate Advance Care Planning for assigned patients when appropriate.
• Complete necessary visits required by Medicare as well as appropriate acute visits to care for individuals.
• Provide complete and correct billing information on all patient visits, consultations and procedures to office staff (as applicable)
• Assist with on-call service with physician staff to provide 24/7 access to care for patients.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures relating to the provision of clinical and related services
• Participate in the review of quality related data that is related to clinical practice and outcomes
• Conduct informal facility staff education and teaching to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of care delivery
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies related to clinical services provided by NPs or PAs
• Practice in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of services rendered in the patient’s chart
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Independent discretion/decision making
• Make decisions under pressure
• Reliable transportation
• Current automobile insurance according to company policy