Advanced Practice Provider Fellow- Hospitalist

Primary Purpose

The fellowship, a 12-month intensive training program, will provide opportunities for both new graduates and experienced Advanced Practice Providers to gain specialized knowledge and develop advanced skill sets necessary to provide optimal patient care in the service area of their program.

Minimum Specifications

• Education:
  • Physician Assistant: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master's degree in nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
• Experience: None required
• Equivalent Education and/or Experience: None
• Certification/Registration/Licensure:
  • Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
    • American Heart Association
    • American Red Cross
    • Military Training Network
  • Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures, if any.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.
• Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.
• Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.
• Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources.
• Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.
• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.
• Participates in PHHS education activities.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.
• Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.
• Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.
• Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
• Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
• Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Sets up and maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
• Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Requisition ID

986202