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A woman-owned holistic sports-medicine and eating disorder clinic is looking for a caring and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team as we build our Clinic.  The NP will work closely with the CEO/Primary Physician to solidify patient care policies and procedures and provide excellent care to each and every patient.  The ideal candidate will be empathetic, unflappable, understand the demands of high-level performers/athletes, and the convoluted thoughts experienced by people with disordered eating.

We specializes in performing artist-athletes (dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters and musicians) and people with eating disorders of all ages, and we are passionate about providing a safe and secure environment for everyone.  As a result, we support all employees to obtain a Safe Sport Certification to meet our stringent requirements.  The Nurse Practitioner shifts will initially involve direct training with the Primary Care Physician on Sunday-Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. as patient appointments demand.  After the initial training/shadowing period finishes (approximately 3 months), the Nurse Practitioner hours will be Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesdays-Fridays (24 hours divided over the 3 days with flexible scheduling).  On-call telephone support during non-clinic hours will be shared with the Primary Care Physician on a rotating basis. Patient messages and treatment team updates are common outside of visits; response to patient messages is expected within one business day. Weekly interdisciplinary rounds discussing all clinic patient updates with their treatment team members (eg, dietitian, therapist) will serve as midlevel supervision.

NP will be expected to manage medical and psychiatric conditions related to eating disorders; prior experience in family medicine and women's health preferred, experience with sports medicine beneficial but not required.

Common systems involved include electrolyte management, GI, reproductive health, bone health, autonomic nervous system, cardiology, MSK. Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos (hEDS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are common co-occurring medical conditions. Co-occurring psychiatric conditions include anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidal ideation, cPTSD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, alcohol and other substance use.

Provider may be asked to serve as PCP based on patient preference. Provider would then be expected to keep patient up to date on health maintenance (at minimum following USPSTF guidelines), as best as possible based on shared patient decision-making.

Controlled-substance prescribing requires a medication agreement with the patient. Direct physician oversight required initially and will be changed to intermittent oversight at physician's discretion. Similarly, this is not a weight-loss clinic and prescription of GLP-1 agonists will require discussion with the physician.

Trauma-informed care and Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned care are part of the minimal baseline for this clinic's standard of care. This includes recognition that people in larger bodies deserve the same level of care as those who are straight-sized. Furthermore, the provider recognizes that an eating disorder is a maladaptive coping strategy for underlying trauma/unprocessed emotions and thus recovery is based on managing behaviors while healing the deeper concerns.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

       Provision of patient care and other duties as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation, Credentialing and Scope of Practice, Consultation and Referral Plan (NP), Delegation of Services Agreement (PA (DOPL), or other similar documentation as appropriate.

       As part of that patient c are, this position is accountable to:  deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice, education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; c nsultation with other healthcare providers, and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes.

       Nurse Practitioner (APRN) -- Professional Accountability:  Practice within scope of licensure as defined in the Utah Nurse Practice Act/Rules (58-31b, R156-31b), national certification, education, training, and consistent with The PEAAC approved privileges and/or other aspects of the credentialing process.

       Advanced practice registered nursing includes:  maintenance and promotion of health and prevention of disease; diagnosis, treatment, correction, consultation, and referral for common health problems; prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices including: local anesthesia; schedule IV-V controlled substances, and schedule II-III controlled substances in accordance with a consultation and referral plan.

       Performs detailed medical history; performing physical examination and presenting pertinent data to the medical staff.  Performs patient assessment autonomously with physician support as needed to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient's clinical information and medical systems.

       Orders tests and exams to obtain additional information needed to ensure proper and complete care of patient.

       Based on assessment, diagnoses patient needs and determines a plan of care

       Interprets patient care tests and exams to obtain needed information to guide care

       Provides for the treatment of the patient (and oversees the treatment provided by others) including appropriate prescriptive practice to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for the patient

       Performs various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirations. Direct physician oversight required initially.

       Utilizes advanced specialty knowledge to ensure that the care provided is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient

       Performs diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as defined by The PEAAC's Scope of Practice

       Completes appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care

       Codes and bills accurately per established protocol and procedure

       Ensures that records are detailed and complete and comply with related standards and regulations

       Serves as a resource to administrative and medical staff daily and in instances of physician absences.Conducts and coordinates education to increase the knowledge of patient, patient family, and others

       Provides appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care

       Trains other staff in areas of clinical expertise

       Provides teaching of students, as appropriate, to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care. Performing all tasks related to preparing for each patient visit (room and equipment preparation, administrative paperwork, etc.)

       Stays abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill

       Coordinates and collaborates patient care efforts with other care providers

       Communicates clinical information timely, accurately, thoroughly, and appropriately to other providers of patient care

       May collaborate with other care providers in the effective sharing of practice expertise

       May participate in research and utilizes evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population

       Supports professional development through research processes

       Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies

       Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitor