Advanced Practice Provider - Rheumatology

About the role

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking a dynamic NP or PA to join our team. We are a leading institution in orthopedics and rheumatology, consistently ranked among the top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories; perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Triage patient inquiries and clinical concerns
• Serve as a liaison to the infusion center
• Write and correct orders as needed
• Manage prior authorizations, in baskets, and appeals to secure treatment approvals
• Identify and manage infusion-related reactions
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease processes and care management outside the hospital setting
• Build a clinical practice in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Facilitate and improve the access of patients with OA by prioritizing consultation for these patients, coordinating care, and follow up
• Deliver care both collaboratively and autonomously
• Review outside medical records and coordinate with physicians to adjust treatment plans as needed
• Provide education on treatment protocols
• Prescribe medications and document all patient and caregiver interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Support prior authorizations and insurance denials
• Manage in-basket for the collaborating physicians including returning urgent calls, medication refills, managing laboratory results
• Attend conferences and share relevant updates with clinical staff
• Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines
• Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency
• Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes
• Engaged in self-directed continued learning and professional development
• Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice

Requirements

• Current New York State licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board certification from ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
• Certification/Licenses: Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory setting
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service orientation, critical thinking, time management/organization, collaboration and teamwork, interpersonal skills, confidence, adaptability, and responsibility
• Physical working conditions: Indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise
• Environmental working conditions: Indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise

Qualifications

• Education: NP Masters Nursing, FNP or AGNP preferred; PA Bachelors Physician Assistant Studies, Masters Physician Assistant Studies
• Training: Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory setting
• Skills: Experience with electronic health record (EPIC) preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $156,576.13 - $173,563.63. Additional benefits consistent with the role.

Pay

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

Schedule

Compensation and schedule details will be discussed during the interview process.