UVA Specialty and Same Day Care Culpeper - Experienced Acute Care​/Same Day Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position: UVA Specialty and Same Day Care Culpeper - Experienced Acute Care/Same Day Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-
UVA Specialty and Same Day Care Culpeper is seeking an experienced and licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that specializes in Acute Care/Same Day.

Position Highlights:

Practice

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 8 pm and Saturdays 8 am - 12 noon

Schedule is 2 shifts per week (20 hours/week) to include every 3rd Saturday rotation

Outpatient only

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible organization

Experienced APP (at least 2-3 years).

Responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings, (examples: ambulatory clinic, hospital, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility/nursing home, ambulatory surgery center, and community settings), within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing dependent on specialty.

* Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.

* Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience, as credentialed by UVA Health System.

* Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.

* Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team.

* Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.

* Performs procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.

* Orders medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.

* Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other health care providers, including specialists when and if needed.

* Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic, diagnostic interventions.

* Provides information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans (diagnostic procedures, medications and treatments), thus facilitating communication between patients/families and the health care team.

* Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit.

* Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.

* Reports births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other information critical to the patient's and/or the public's health as required by legal or governmental authorities, in a timely manner.

* Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.

* May serve on select committees as needed.

* May participate in the clinical experience of students (graduate/post graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students), interns, and residents, as appropriate.

* Participates in group, peer and other review activities as requested.

* Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of professional services.

* Promotes the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health care practitioners.

* Follows policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers with which the entity may contract.

* Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), codes.

* Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.

* Seeks professional development and growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through formal and informal activities including developing and presenting educational programs.

* Performs other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a licensed independent provider.

COMPENSATION (Salary listed is based on full time hours and would be prorated for part time hours)

* During the first two years of employment, the provider will receive a tiered base salary plus a $10,000 guaranteed incentive.

* Following the completion of the two-year guarantee period, compensation will transition to a tiered base salary plus a wRVU-based incentive model.

Base salary is determined by years of APP experience:

* 0-5 years of experience: $105,000 base salary

* More than 5 years up to 10 years of experience: $115,000 base salary

* More than 10 years of experience: $125,000 base salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.

Experience:

Department and unit specific.

Licensure:
License or license…