Advanced Practice Provider PACE/Geriatric Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees, semi-annual reassessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care for program participants. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

THE PERKS

• Generous paid time off from Day One!
• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• CME time and dollars
• Competitive base salary + incentives
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence based malpractice
• OSF Community Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
• OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care with us for over 40 years!
• OSF Advanced Practice Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider
• APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
• Empowering environment to help you grow your career

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in geriatrics or a related field is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served