Clinical Practitioner (Urgent Care)

Job description

General summary

Under the supervision of a physician, observes and performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks associated with patient care in an urgent care and occupational health. Acts as an assistant to physicians in providing patient care. Complies with all safety and infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Medical Center’s Courtesy Performance Standards.

Supervision received

Works under the medical supervision of a Medical Director and attending physicians, and the administrative supervision of the Clinical Practitioner supervisor. Detailed chart reviews will be completed by the medical director periodically. This will include examination for completeness and quality of documentation, documentation errors, medical decision making errors, medication and dosing errors, errors in management of specific illnesses or traumatic injuries, and incorrect or missed diagnoses.

Definition

The term Clinical Practitioner will refer to all Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners working within the Hurley Health Services Urgent Care Clinics.

Responsibilities

• And duties:
• Obtains medical history; performs comprehensive physical examination; records pertinent data in medical record system; orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, radiologic, and other diagnostic tests; orders medications and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as fracture/joint reductions, splinting, suturing, and abscess incision and drainage.
• Writes prescriptions as permitted by the State of Michigan regulatory agencies for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Reviews diagnostic information and institutes patient dispositions with supervising physician.
• Provides patient education as directed.
• Serves as resource person for other staff assigned to similar cases.
• Participates in continuing education seminars and conferences to maintain licensure and currency in field.
• Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently, and treat (if appropriate) unique needs of patient age groups served.