Advanced Practice Clinician - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert,

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OtherNurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”

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Planned Parenthood Great Plains is currently seeking a seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work at our Health Center in Columbia, MO. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will function in an expanded role as the primary provider of medical services. This position provides direct care to patients seeking family planning, gender affirming care, and primary care. The NP/PA works to assess the clinical needs of patients, in compliance with our medical standards & guidelines, including ordering, interpreting, and recording results of clinical tests. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment, including birth control.

Fully committed to Planned Parenthood’s mission to support the rights of individuals regarding family planning and reproductive health care.

Provides quality health care services including exams, diagnosis, treatment, education and counseling for clients in accordance with PPGP protocols and our Medical Standards & Guidelines.

Serves as a medical resource for other licensed and non-licensed staff, as well as providing leadership in all aspects of comprehensive clinical services.

Secures a complete health history, including gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and records findings accurately and succinctly.

Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examinations, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.

After observation and approval, provides direct medical care to patients for all core services, including but not limited to family planning services.

Participates in accomplishing customer-focused goals. Provides referrals and assures follow-up.

Performs, orders and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.

Consults with Medical Director and other Clinicians to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.

Provides relevant health instruction to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.

Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Missouri is required

Ability to work some Saturdays

Ability to travel to health center locations in Missouri (minimal travel is expected)

One - three years of provider experience required.

Experience with electronic medical records systems Epic experience is a plus.

Bilingual fluency a plus.