About this role
Direct patient care, coordination of clinical services and assurance of continuity of care, resident and other student education, as well as assisting the coordination of team functions. Provides direct patient care to patients from neonate through geriatrics according to community standards for clinical practice, Family Medicine protocols, procedures and guidelines, and professional Nurse Practitioner standards for advanced clinical practice. Practices within the scope of New York State Nurse Practitioner regulations as per the New York State Nurse Practitioner Act as well as the Federal DEA prescriptive regulations if DEA registered. Examines patients and prescribes treatment when indicated for individuals and families requiring acute and chronic health care, preventive and restorative care, and evaluation and care of physical, mental, and developmental function and capabilities. Recommends patients for additional treatment or evaluation as necessary. Counsels and educates patients, their families, and their care givers on either self or directed care intended to maintain or restore physical or emotional health or function. Counsels and educates parents and other direct care providers of minor children and adults, including the elderly, regarding special care needs, emphasizing normal growth and development, positive parenting, maintenance of independence, safety, appropriate use of medications and support services, nutrition, restoration of health and function, and illness and disability prevention. May be the continuing care provider for their own patient panel as part of the Pt Centered Medical Home. Provides phone care to patients and serves as a resource person to the team nurse regarding phone care, triage evaluations for acute care, and patient management when clinical decisions are required. Assists with the completion of paperwork required for patient care or outside agency evaluation in the absence of the primary physician and during the three-month transition when the third year residents graduate. Salary Range: $98,000.00 - $130,083.20 annually The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. . Dept: 891 - Highland Family Medicine