SUMMARY
Provides services to the clients at the health center. Works as part of the clinic provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for clinic patients. Performs these functions in collaboration with a licensed physician. The Physician Extender is a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) health care team. The provider directs the health care team to deliver care in a planned, efficient and organized manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical record, etc.;
2. Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals, explains treatment to patients & families;
3. Develop and assist patient and/or family therapeutic and educational plans to promote satisfactory patient outcomes;
4. Teaches and counsels individuals & families to assume responsibility for prevention of illness and for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health;
5. Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary. Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians or appropriate specialist. Follows patient's progress with physician;
6. Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly, and obtains physician countersignature where necessary;
7. Attends medical staff meetings and participates in the health centers QI/QA program;
8. Formulates, initiates, and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to the mid-level Provider using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician;
9. Performs routine procedures within scope of practice. Maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, counselors, and others;
10. Performs other necessary duties as required by the health center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services;
11. Other assigned duties assigned by the CEO, CMO, or Board of Directors.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May be asked to supervise clinical supporting staff or other members of the primary care team.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.