Advanced Practice Provider | PA or APRN | Alton Family Medicine
Alton
Friday, 29 May 2026
Under the supervision of the CMO, is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of the practice in the care and treatment of primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner. Direct Patient Care: - Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting, in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice - Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with Physician(s) as necessary and as required - Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure - Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through - Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication - Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status - Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families Organizational Responsibilities: - Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with Physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise - Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matter - Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs Record Utilization: - Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately - Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record Care Coordination: - Communicates with referring specialists - Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams - Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other Physicians - Coordinates treatment with patient and family members