Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Contingent Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our clinical team. In this PRN / contingent role, you will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered primary care services on an as-needed basis to cover peak volumes, vacation leaves, or staffing gaps.
The Contingent APP operates in a dynamic outpatient environment. You will work independently yet collaboratively with supervising/collaborating physicians, medical assistants, and care coordinators to manage acute and chronic conditions across the patient lifespan.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new and returning adult or geriatric patients. Formulate accurate differential diagnoses based on data collection and physiological signs.
- Care Management: Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans for acute illnesses, preventative health maintenance, and complex chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
- Prescriptive Authority: Safely prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, maintaining thorough medication reconciliation in alignment with Ohio state laws.
- Diagnostic & Procedures: Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging. Perform minor, minimally invasive outpatient primary care procedures as authorized.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, participate in care huddles, and facilitate smooth referrals to specialists.
- Patient Education: Counsel patients and families regarding lifestyle modifications, chronic disease management, and preventative screenings.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in periodic quality assurance and chart reviews as mandated by practice protocols and state guidelines.
Position Structure & Schedule
- Status: Contingent / PRN (as needed).
- Hours: Variable shifts depending on clinic needs (Monday through Friday, typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; no mandatory holiday or overnight call).
- Location: Outpatient clinic settings within central Ohio.
Required Qualifications & Experience
For Nurse Practitioners (APRN):
- Education: Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice program.
- Licensure: Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Ohio.
- Certification: National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from an approved body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).
For Physician Assistants (PA-C):
- Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant training program.
- Licensure/Certification: Active NCCPA certification and a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.
Requirements:
- Active, unrestricted DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to hire) for prescribing controlled substances.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting is highly preferred.
- Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and telehealth software tools. COPC uses EPIC.
Compensation and Benefits:
$65.00 per hour. No benefits are available.