Job Description
NURSE PRACTITIONER
SUMMARY : As part of a collaborative agreement with a physician as mandated by Ohio law and under the direction of the AxessPointe Community Health Center, Inc. (API) Medical Director, the NP/PA will provide quality primary medical and behavioral health services to adults, children and families in a holistic manner within the northeast Ohio area.
SUPERVISOR: Medical Director or Designee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
SUMMARY : As part of a collaborative agreement with a physician as mandated by Ohio law and under the direction of the AxessPointe Community Health Center, Inc. (API) Medical Director, the NP/PA will provide quality primary medical and behavioral health services to adults, children and families in a holistic manner within the northeast Ohio area.
SUPERVISOR: Medical Director or Designee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Examines, diagnoses, and treats illnesses and injuries of patients throughout the lifespan.
- Provides well-child, well-woman and well-man health maintenance exams to new and established patients.
- Orders appropriate screening and diagnostic lab and radiographic exams.
- Interprets results of physical exams and screening/diagnostic tests to implement appropriate care plans for the patient.
- Prescribes medicines, therapeutic agen...