Job Description:

This Advanced Practice Provider will care for patients at WorkMed locations throughout Weber and Davis Counties. As part of our extensive network of specialists, the APP will provide occupational medicine care; including workers compensation injury care and ensuring an appropriate continuum of care for the injured worker. The APP will also complete employment physicals and testing, such as DOT physicals and drug screening.

Our WorkMed facilities provide walk-in service for industrial injuries that are not immediately life or health threatening. Minor trauma and repetitive strain injuries are examples of types of injuries seen in our clinics. We are the front door for the majority of patients with work-related health concerns, diagnosing and supporting them in getting the appropriate follow up care; referring out to other specialists as needed on a case-by-case basis.

Part-time, the APP will work during regular clinic hours during the week. No weekend, call, or holiday requirements are associated with this position. However, some travel will be required. The APP will primarily provide care at Ogden WorkMed, and will be asked to float to Logan or our other WorkMed locations on an as-needed basis.

Previous urgent care, emergency medicine, or occupational medicine experience is preferred.

Job Essentials

Position Specific Duties:
This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other duties as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (NP), Delegation of Services Agreement (PA) (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate.

Clinical Practice:
Perform patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient's clinical information and medical symptoms. Order tests and exams to obtain additional information needed to ensure proper and complete care of patient.
Based on assessment, diagnose patient needs and determine a plan of care. Interpret patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care.
Provide for the treatment of the patient (and oversee the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient. Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient.
Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures as defined by Scope of Practice.
Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care. Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure. Ensure that records are detailed and complete, and comply with related standards and regulations.

Education:
Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others. Providing appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.
Train other staff in areas of clinical expertise. Provides teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.
Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.

Consultation/Collaboration:
Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers.
Communicates clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care.
May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise.

Research:
May participate in research and utilizes evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.
Supports professional development through research processes.