Nurse Practitioner
El Rio Health: A Leader in Community Healthcare - Organizational Overview
Founded: 1970
Rank: 16th largest Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States
Status: Largest Community Health Center in Arizona
Key Statistics (2024)
- Locations: 14
- Employees: 1,900
- Patients Served: 128,488
- Annual Patient Visits: 545,709
- Employee Demographics:
Accreditations
- Joint Commission (JCAHO)
- National Quality Assurance Committee’s Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (NCQA)
- Joy in Medicine (AMA-ASSN)
What is a Medical Home?
A medical home, or patient-centered medical home (PCMH), is a comprehensive primary care approach that aims to improve healthcare quality, patient experience, and outcomes while reducing costs. It focuses on five key components:
- Patient-centered care
- Comprehensive health services
- Coordinated care across the healthcare system
- Enhanced accessibility
- Emphasis on quality and safety
Benefits include improved patient outcomes, better chronic disease management, reduced costs, and increased patient engagement. Implementation typically involves a primary care physician leading a team, using electronic health records, managing chronic conditions, and regularly assessing care quality.
This model represents a shift towards integrated, patient-centered healthcare that meets diverse patient and community needs.
El Rio Health's Comprehensive Medical Home Team:
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Primary Care Providers
- Physicians
- Advanced Practice Practitioners
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Nursing Staff
- Medical Assistants
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
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Patient Support
- Patient Communication Representatives
- Community Health Advisors
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Mental Health Services
- Behavioral Health Consultants
- Psychiatrists
- Mental Health Case Workers and Therapists
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Specialized Care
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Dental Professionals
- Physical Therapists
- Dieticians
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Care Coordination
- RN Care Coordinators
- Population Health Specialists
- Health Coaches
- Wellness Coordinators
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Administrative Support
- Medical Scribes
- Information Technology Support Staff
- Coders and Billing Staff
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Ancillary Services
- Medical-Legal Partnerships
This integrated team approach ensures comprehensive, patient-centered care across various health disciplines.
Our Mission and Vision
Vision: To be a national model of excellent healthcare.
Mission: Improving the health of our community through comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality and compassionate care.
Cultural Beliefs
- Step Up: I am accountable for making El Rio a world-class health center
- I Matter: I make a difference by voicing my opinion and knowing I am heard
- Break Boundaries: I work with others to achieve success
- Value Health: I take time for my own health to promote yours
- Create Tomorrow: I embrace effective change and seek innovative solutions
- Honor Patients: I always put the patient first
Provider Wellness Program
At El Rio Health, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with the well-being of our providers. Our comprehensive Provider Wellness Program is designed to support, empower, and nurture our healthcare professionals.
Key Features
- Professional Staff Services Support
- Teaching Health Center Faculty Development
- Create Tomorrow Quality Innovation Projects
- Quarterly Provider Recognition & Annual Events
Burnout Reduction & Mindfulness
- Calm App Subscription
- Compassion Institute Training
- Capacitor Wellness Techniques
- Wellness Council led by Chief Wellness Officer
Supporting Your Practice
- Inter-professional Education Training
- Multidisciplinary Clinical Support Services
- Medical Scribes & Dragon Speak Dictation Devices
- Epic Superuser Support
- Company Cell Phone Provided
- UpToDate Subscription for Clinical Decision Support
- Maven Project Support
Proud Recognition: AMA Joy in Medicine Program Recipient
Residency Partnerships
Southern Arizona Area Health Education Center (SAAHEC)
- Established September 1, 2021
- Serves Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz counties
- Part of five regional Arizona Area Health Education Centers (AZAHEC)
A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
- Training site for 30 medical students
Wright Center Family Medicine Residency
- One of 4 core Wright Center sites nationwide
- 12 residents (3 per year for 3 years)
- ACGME Accredited National Family Medicine Residency Program
TMC Pediatric Residency
- Community-based teaching site
- 12 residents over 3 years
TMC Internal Medicine Residency
- Community-based teaching site
- 18 residents (6 per year for 3 years)
Banner South Family Medicine Residency Program
- Houses 24 residents (8 per year for 3 years)
- ACGME Accredited Family Medicine Residency Program
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Internship (Family Nurse Practitioners)
- 8-10 FNPs each year for postgraduate training
- Academic Partner: Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovations
Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Residency
- One CNM each year for postgraduate training
- 2-year commitment post-graduation
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Residency
- Joint program with University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
- 4 residents per year for one-year postgraduate residency
Additional ACGME Accredited Programs
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency
- General Dentistry Residency
- Psychiatry Residency
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