Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-Pulmonology-28 Hours
About the role
Completes thorough evaluations of pediatric patients (from neonates to adolescents and young adults) with increasing independence. Recommends broad evaluation based on prioritized focused differential diagnosis. Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results. Collaborates care with the supervising physician and inter-professional team. Develops an interdisciplinary management plan for common and typical diagnoses. Continues to develop competencies in core procedures.
Responsibilities
Medical knowledge: Applies an intermediate-level of medical knowledge to common and typical scenarios, incorporating some literature to support care.
Clinical knowledge: Recommends broad evaluation based on prioritized focused differential diagnosis. Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results.
Patient History: Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for uncomplicated or typical presentations.
Clinical reasoning: Organizes clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) to compare and contrast diagnoses being considered, resulting in a prioritized differential diagnosis.
Organize and prioritize patient care: Develops an interdisciplinary management plan for common and typical diagnoses. Applies increasing competency in array of core procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Required: Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least 2 years of APP experience.
Licenses and Certifications: Current State of Connecticut (Pediatric) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure or Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA) and Current State of Connecticut Physician Assistant licensure. Additional certifications may be required depending on the specialty.
Skills and Abilities
Medical knowledge and procedures: Sufficient to navigate barriers, identify outliers, and adapt plan of care for common and typical scenarios with increasing independence.
Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions.
Interpersonal: Maintains composure in increasingly complex or stressful situations and proactively seeks guidance when encountering new or more challenging situations.
About Us
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job – it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.