Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA), FF Urgent Care (Full Time, Days)

Job description

At NorthBay Health the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Urgent Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California. The APP will work in Napa/Solano County Areas. Primary Job Responsibilities: Performs physical examinations and updates patient history. Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs. Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs. Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient. Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician. Provides patient education as appropriate. Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate. Assists in the clinical mana...