Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care- Elmhurst

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Summary of Position

Nurse Practitioners provide medical services in collaboration with a physician, for patients in primary care as well as in medical and surgical specialty areas.

Principal Accountabilities

• Obtains and documents patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
  
• Conducts relevant physical exam and evaluates patient, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
  
• Diagnoses and treats disease and manages chronic illness.
  
• Prescribes medication in accordance with New York State and federal law.
  
• Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and special examinations or tests; interprets results
  
• Provides preventative health services, including health education and counseling.
  
• Collaborates with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients.
  
• Performs other job-related duties as required.