Advanced Practice Provider

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Providers team! The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive primary health care service to patients in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Acts as primary health care provider with the scope of his/her primary care specialty. Performs physical examinations on new and returned clients. Refers patients to specialists as necessary. Documents all patient care activities. Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach mandated annual level of encounters.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie Full time employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

*Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical on new/return patients throughout the lifespan.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic/screening test and reviews test to establish diagnosis; initiates or continues treatment based on findings.
• Manages acute and chronic illness according to established protocols and/or in collaboration with physicians.
• Provides follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
• Maintains a productivity level necessary to reach mandated annual level of client encounters.

Education

• Master of Medical Science or M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies or an MSN from an accredited program is required; DNP from an accredited program is preferred.

• Active PA or APRN license in IL or eligible for IL licensure
• Board Certification
• Active DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses or eligible for DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses
• Active CPR (BLS) certification

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years in primary care practice; OR one (1) year of practice as an FQHC primary care provider; OR completion of an APP primary care Fellowship program post-graduation.

• Experience serving in an FQHC, Community Health Center, or working with traditionally underserved patient populations is highly preferred.

• Ability to utilize interpretation services for patient encounters is required. Fluency in Spanish or a language in addition to English is strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to increasing number of APRNs working in underserved communities and providing high-quality compassionate patient care.
• Comfort with providing clear and constructive feedback
• Energetic, deadline-driven, self-starter
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Working knowledge of PC using Microsoft products such as Word and Power Point in a Windows operating environment
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with preceptors, partners, clinical staff, managers, and directors.
• Interest in and comfort with working with diverse patient population
• Knowledge of or interest in learning medical Spanish

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• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.