Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Virtual Critical Care - PRN

Department: 04081 AMG Specialist Group:
Virtual Critical Care - Critical Care:
Intensivist

Status:
Part time

Benefits Eligible:
No

Ho urs Per Week: 0

The APP will be expected to manage medical and surgical ICU patients and is encouraged to practice at the top of their license.

Essential functions:

obtain a medical history, physical exam, document findings, and prepare a plan of care in a timely manner including ordering medications and appropriate tests/procedures. Attend, participate in and contribute to group/practice meetings, development of policies and procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Work tele-critical care from home
• Patient population includes adult general medical and surgical ICU patients
• Shifts are rotated equally among staff
• Employer paid benefit for full-time position
• CME Allowance for full-time position
• Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive for full-time position
• Current team consists of 50 physicians, 30 critical care RNs, 6 Health-care assistants.
• Our virtual critical care program provides 24/7 coverage via a shift-based model to 18 different facilities across Illinois and Wisconsin. APPs will cover WI units only.
• Critical care services provided by using two-way audio video communication, real-time bedside waveform monitors, and integrated EMR for review of documentation, labs, vitals, and diagnostics.

• Shifts are available in 5-hour and 8-hour durations and include evenings, overnight coverage, weekends, and holidays.
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) must be Acute Care Board Certified.
• Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a minimum of three years of recent critical care experience practicing as an NP or PA.
• Applicants must be actively working in a critical care setting and demonstrate strong clinical expertise in the management of critically ill patients.
• Will require WI & IL licensure

$54.90 - $82.35

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Other responsibilities:
  • Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and work groups as necessary.
  • Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
  • Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
  • Maintains standards of…