Primary Care - Advanced Practitioner Outpatient
Core
Clinical management of patients in an outpatient setting, including initial evaluations, treatment plans, and ongoing care coordination.
Role type
Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment regimens
Domain
Healthcare / Primary Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, medical diagnosis, order writing, patient education, care coordination, documentation, technical function performance
Preferred skills
Analytical ability, interpersonal skills, adaptability in stressful situations
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation), standard medical orders
Responsibilities
Perform initial history and physical examinations; establish medical diagnoses; write standard and condition-specific orders; evaluate patient progress and alter treatment modalities; refer patients to physicians or ancillary departments; document progress notes and treatment plans; educate patients and families on preventative care and treatment regimes; participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical practitioner