Float Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

This is more than a physician role - it is an opportunity to help shape the future of primary care in our community. Hunter Health offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our diverse patient population, providers, and the future of healthcare delivery.

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, imaging and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Schedule: 40 hours, 36 Direct Patient Care, 4 Admin

Full Time Benefits:

30 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Employer-paid Benefits include:

• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year
• Continuing Education and License Renewal

Optional Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match
• As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), Hunter Health is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Summary: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary care services to patients of all ages, manages chronic conditions, and promotes preventive health measures. When regular staffing is in place, the Same Day and Float Advanced Practice Provider (APP) primarily provides same-day, episodic, and acute care services for patients with urgent medical needs. When operational coverage is needed, the APP is assigned to provide temporary coverage for regularly scheduled patients during planned or unplanned absences. During coverage assignments, the APP provides appropriate routine primary care, chronic disease management, and continuity services. The APP supports the Medical Director and Primary Care department by complying with all applicable federal grant requirements and regulations, providing services within their appropriate scope of practice as determined by their Kansas professional licensing boards, and by following all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Provides same-day access for patients presenting with acute illness, minor injuries, new symptoms, or other time-sensitive, non-emergent clinical concerns.
• Performs focused or comprehensive assessments as clinically appropriate, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, diagnoses conditions, develops treatment plans, and prescribes or adjusts treatments, as needed.
• Identifies urgent or emergent conditions requiring higher levels of care and initiates timely stabilization, referral, or transfer in accordance with HHC protocols.
• Provides temporary clinical coverage for other HHC providers during scheduled or unscheduled absences, absorbing their scheduled visits and clinical responsibilities, including providing preventative care, chronic condition follow-up, medication management, and acute concerns.
• Maintains timely and accurate medical records, including diagnoses, orders, procedures, referrals, and follow-up plans.
• Reviews available patient history and care plans, addresses outstanding clinical needs within the coverage period, and communicates any follow-up items to the regular provider or care team.
• Performs office-based procedures, including incision and drainage, laceration repair, and other procedures within scope of practice, as needed.
• Provides patient education and follow-up instructions in coordination with patients’ established primary care teams to support continuity.
• Coordinates referrals with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Provides appropriate behavioral health screenings, initial assessments, and referrals or treatment, as needed.
• Assists with training and orienting new clinicians on the HHC care teams.
• Collaborates with supervising physicians on complex and high-priority cases to partner on complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems, and re-evaluation of chronic conditions when the disease process exceeds the NP’s or PA’s education, training, and/or experience.
• Maintains knowledge of clinical quality metrics and standards of care to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and medical management. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive measures.
• Travels to HHC clinic sites and adapts to different care teams, workflows, and schedules when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner Specific Qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Kansas is required.

Physician Assistant Specific Qualifications:

• A master’s degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Kansas is required.

General Qualifications:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License is required.
• 3-5 years of previous clinical work experience is required, with prior experience in acute care, same-day or urgent care, or broad primary care experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in a Community Health Center or FQHC is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients, clinical teams, and covering or returning providers.
• Adapts quickly to changing assignments, clinic locations, schedules, and patient needs.
• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Displays sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills, and appropriate escalation of care.
• Effectively collaborates, seeks clarification, and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

To learn more about Hunter Health, our services and our impact on the community, visit our website at www.hunterhealth.org.

Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.

As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.

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