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Planned Parenthood Great Plains

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Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Kansas CityOn-site

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Provides direct medical care as a primary provider at Planned Parenthood health centers, including exams, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for family planning, gender affirming care, and primary care.

About this role

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 Centers in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 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. The Float NP/PA will have a primary location of Patty Brous Health Center, but will supplement the Kansas City Metro health centers for staff time off.

For the protection of patients, team members and all who enter our facilities, PPGP has made the decision to require COVID-19 vaccination for all team members, unless granted medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this and other administrative positions at PPGP are working remotely, when possible. Occasional time in the office may be required for necessary tasks. Returning to the office on a regular basis is evaluated monthly based on public health trends. Masks, temperature checks, social distancing, and signing-in are required when working on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.

    • Qualifications

  • Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Kansas and Missouri required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, which require Saturdays and evenings.
  • Ability to travel to health center locations in Kansas and Missouri.
  • At least three years of provider experience required.
  • Experience with electronic medical records systems
  • Bilingual fluency a plus.

    • Skills

    Cancer ScreeningContraceptive CounselingDiagnostic Studies InterpretationElectronic Medical RecordsFamily Planning ServicesGender Affirming CareKansas Medical LicenseMissouri Medical LicenseNurse Practitioner LicensePhysical ExaminationPhysician Assistant LicenseSTI Diagnosis

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