Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Founded in 1866, The Floating Hospital, is one of the last remaining charity hospitals in New York City. Our commitment is the same as it was 159 years ago : unrestricted healthcare to all who walk through our doors, regardless of identity, insurance status, or the ability to pay. We welcome individuals of all ages, from infants, school-age children (5+), youth and adults. The Floating Hospital is a Federally Qualified Health Center and the largest provider to homeless families living in family shelters and domestic violence safe

houses throughout all five boroughs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Patient Care :

• Provides medical care to Floating Hospital pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.
• Takes relevant patient history.
• Identifies patient needs and makes diagnoses.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using diagnostic data.
• Performs complete well-care examinations including physical examinations.
• Performs complete gynecological histories and physical examinations as indicated.
• Writes prescriptions and informs patients about medications prescribed.
• Completes medical forms and documentation related to patient care.
• Makes and tracks all referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow-up care provided.
• Assists with immunizations and / or phlebotomy, as needed, to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Works collaboratively with physician and specialists for consultation and referral purposes.
• Meets with designated supervising physician on a regular and predetermined basis, in order to receive recommendations and collaborate towards delivering quality health care to patients, based on accepted standards of-care.
• Participates in Peer Review process, as defined by The Floating Hospital.
• Encourages health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance. Provides health education on topics including but not limited to preventive medicine and counseling on chronic diseases, as well as parenting, prenatal, nutrition, family- planning, medication usage, and stress management.
• Provides patient advocacy, as appropriate for the site.
• Participates in patient outreach, as appropriate for the site.

Administrative Duties :

Requirements :

Unrestricted New York State Physician Assistant / Nursing and Nurse Practitioner license; minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferable; familiarity with word processing and other computer applications; ability to speak Spanish and / or other languages preferable.

This opening requires that you work two days a week at this location in addition two days at our Legacy Assessment Center located at 108-75 Avenue D, 11236.