Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): Outpatient Hepatology I

About the role

The Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Adult, Acute Care or Family) for an Outpatient position managing patients with liver disease primarily at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Makes appropriate prescriptions and monitors medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Edits patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
• Serves as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Monitors patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies. May assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.

Requirements

• Education: APRN or PA from an accredited institution.
• Certifications: NP must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s) and certified by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing. PA must be certified by the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
• Experience: Related clinical experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, manual and finger dexterity, eye/hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing to a normal range, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Organized.
• Self-starter.
• Driven.
• Efficient.
• Team player.
• High sense of accountability.
• Comfortable with high level of autonomy.

Benefits

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more).

Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers.
• Healthy Choice – A voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equivalent to 2x annual salary.