Advanced Practice Provider

About the role

The position will cover at Claxton-Hepburn Hospital. This APP will obtain and document a complete and advanced health and development history from the patient and/or family members and perform and document an advanced physical examination of the patient, delineate problems and present data. In collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, orders and/or performs special screening and diagnostic tests and procedures; analyzes all data collected; takes appropriate course of action as necessary. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient/family. Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnosis including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues. Assists in the formulation and implementation of the plan of care, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals. Seeks consult with supervising physician when patient’s progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria. In collaboration with a physician or physicians, identifies and manages acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with established protocols. Maintains and applies a working knowledge of medical documentation and correct billing procedures and healthcare regulatory compliance standards. Provides formal and/or informal in-services to clinical staff as appropriate. May also be asked to assist in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to the cardiology setting. Provides emergency treatment and initiates emergency life saving measures as appropriate, including BLS/CPR, and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document a complete and advanced health and development history from the patient and/or family members and perform and document an advanced physical examination of the patient, delineate problems and present data.
• In collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, orders and/or performs special screening and diagnostic tests and procedures; analyzes all data collected; takes appropriate course of action as necessary.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient/family.
• Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnosis including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues.
• Aids in the formulation and implementation of the plan of care, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals.
• Sets consult with supervising physician when patient’s progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• In collaboration with a physician or physicians, identifies and manages acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintains and applies a working knowledge of medical documentation and correct billing procedures and healthcare regulatory compliance standards.
• Provides formal and/or informal in-services to clinical staff as appropriate.
• May also be asked to assist in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to the cardiology setting.
• Provides emergency treatment and initiates emergency life saving measures as appropriate, including BLS/CPR, and ACLS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Current New York State license.
• Other certifications such as BLS / ALCS may be required.

Qualifications

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Skills

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Benefits

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve Possibilities Together Respect Treat people with dignity Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.