Provider will diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other disorders. They also work to promote good health and prevent illness. Patient care is to be delivered in collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the Physician. Provides quality comprehensive primary health care services to the Health Center’s patients. This is primarily a one-provider location with access to the Physician with the assistance of two nurses and an office manager.

Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients; prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient to include providing appropriate documentation within the Electronic Health Record.

Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per the Health Center schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the provider’s training.

Refers patients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care.

Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.

Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Responsibilities:

Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Currently certified and have an unrestricted license in the State of West Virginia. Must be registered and have current DEA, and other such certificates to legally operate as practitioner in the State of West Virginia.

Must be certified by American Heart Association in BLS, and ACLS is preferred.

A minimum of at least 3 year's experience is preferred, and at least 2 years is required.

Participates in other assigned duties as directed by Chief Medical Officer.