Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Rheumatology

About the role

The UAB Medicine Department of Rheumatology seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. The role involves collaborative and independent practice within the Department of Rheumatology at The Kirklin Clinic and Whitaker Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage new and established patients through in-person and telehealth visits.
• Conduct rheumatologic evaluations and work-ups, interpret laboratory and imaging results, diagnose and treat rheumatologic conditions, and coordinate ongoing patient care.
• Perform procedures such as knee joint aspirations and injections, knee burst injections, shoulder burst injections, and greater trochanteric bursa injections.
• Collaborate with physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and nursing staff to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered care.
• Coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age-specific needs of the patient.
• Plan and coordinate health care education for patients, families, and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments, interpret, analyze, and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data.
• Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
• Maintain records and report as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Provide assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed.
• Conduct workshops, in-service training, and distribute educational materials for patients and staff.
• Serve as the expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and others.
• Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner certification, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Depending on the unit/department, ACLS certification and/or PALS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Benefits

Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance, which can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift Monday - Friday (8am-5pm), no weekends, holidays, or call.