Advanced Practice Provider

Job Details

Erie Helping Hands Health Center - 4747 N. Kedzie Ave - Chicago, IL

$110000.00 - $125000.00 Salary

Description

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 13 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Providers team! The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive primary health care service to patients in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Acts as primary health care provider with the scope of his/her primary care specialty. Performs physical examinations on new and returned clients. Refers patients to specialists as necessary. Documents all patient care activities. Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach mandated annual level of encounters.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

*Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Performs history and physical on new/return patients throughout the lifespan.

Orders appropriate diagnostic/screening test and reviews test to establish diagnosis; initiates or continues treatment based on findings.

Manages acute and chronic illness according to established protocols and/or in collaboration with physicians.

Provides follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.

Maintains a productivity level necessary to reach mandated annual level of client encounters.

Qualifications

Education

M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, MSN or DNP from accredited nursing school

Active PA or APRN license in Illinois

Board Certified

Active DEA and controlled substance License

Active CPR Certification

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience as Family practice and/or primary care

Preferred experience serving in FQHC, Community Health Centers or traditionally unserved patient populations

Preferred Medical Spanish experience or highly motivated to learn to utilize interpreters for patient encounters in foreign languages

Skills and Knowledge

Commitment to increasing number of APRNs working in underserved communities and providing high-quality compassionate patient care.

Comfort with providing clear and constructive feedback

Energetic, deadline-driven, self-starter

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Working knowledge of PC using Microsoft products such as Word and Power Point in a Windows operating environment

Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with preceptors, partners, clinical staff, managers, and directors.

Interest in and comfort with working with diverse patient population

Knowledge of or interest in learning medical Spanish

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

Our mission, vision, and values unite us.

Our voices matter.

We do things well.

Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.

We find our career sweet spot at Erie.