Working as part of the patient care team, the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide services to patients in the ambulatory care setting working within their scope of practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Obtain pertinent health history and perform appropriate physical examinations
• Formulate a diagnosis and plan related to the patient’s condition, and communicate those effectively to the patient
• Review labs, screening assessments, diagnostic studies, and follow-up in a timely manner
• Prescribe and refill medication, including controlled substances, in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines
• Act as the primary clinical point of contact and resource for patients that require evaluation for time-sensitive issues
• Address time-sensitive patient messages, labs, and other results tasked to the clinical team and communicate directly with the patient
• Communicate with PCP on patients requiring further escalation for evaluation at urgent care facility/ER
• Timely completion of medical record documentation
• Function as part of the Medical Group and clinical team, covering for providers who are out, working with case management, collaborating with specialists and allied health professionals to maximize health outcomes
• Appropriately refer patients requiring specialty care and services
• Participate in marketing outreach as well as staff and patient education programs as assigned by medical group leadership
• Participate in performance and quality improvement activities as requested
• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested
• Manage patients in such a way as to optimize health outcomes and minimize inappropriate utilization of resources.
Respond to patient messages in a timely manner
• Provide occasional weekday/weekend call coverage via telephone
• All other duties as directed by management.
The expected salary range for this position is between $135,000 - $145,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as market location, experience, and qualifications.In addition to competitive pay, our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County is one of the fastest-growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California. We foster a dynamic workplace that promotes teamwork, learning, and career advancement. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a fulfilling career.
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Qualifications
Education and / or Experience:
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner License in the State of CA.
• State Nurse Practitioner Certification in appropriate specialty
Or
• Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant Program.
Experience:
• 1-3 yrs. NP or PA experience with confidence to practice independently
• Urgent Care experience helpful
• Managed Care experience a plus.
• Maintain collaboration agreement with contracted supervising physician
Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare, ADOC Medical Group, and Community Surgery Center of Glendale – part of the Heritage Provider Network – is recognized as one of California’s leading and largest healthcare providers. Our mission is to deliver quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve.
We bring more than 35 years of innovation in healthcare delivery and management systems to our integrated network of services, which includes more than 3,500 primary care physicians and specialists and ancillary services, urgent care centers, and physical therapies.
We employ physicians in a multi-specialty setting. The group consists physicians who provide care in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, rheumatology, and endocrinology. In an effort to meet the needs of our patients, we continue to grow by adding new specialties.
Joining the team opens the door to a world of career possibilities. Our dynamic healthcare organization offers a wide range of opportunities in many disciplines. Our medical offices, urgent care centers, outpatient physical therapy and outpatient surgery center provide opportunities for clinical staff, such as physicians, nurses, and medical technicians, as well as administrative support.
Working for us affords you the opportunity for professional growth and advancement in an environment of respect and integrity. We value your talent and encourage your innovation. These attributes our integral to our success in achieving our mission of providing compassionate and quality healthcare.
