Hospital Advanced Practice Practitioner

About the Role As a primary health care provider working in collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will assess the physical status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. In accordance with medical protocols agreed upon by the physician, the APP evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnosis and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of the therapeutic plan consistent with the continued health care needs of the client.

What You’ll Be Doing The APP will obtain and document a complete and advanced health and development history from the patient and/or family members, and perform and document an advanced physical examination of the patient, delineate problems and present  collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, orders and/or performs special screening and diagnostic tests and procedures; analyzes all data collected; takes appropriate course of action as necessary.

Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient/family. Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnosis including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues.

Assists in the formulation and implementation of the plan of care, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals. Seeks consult with supervising physician when patient’s progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined  collaboration with a physician or physicians, identifies and manages acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with established protocols.

Documents data, patient assessment and plan of care as defined by the Associated Medical Professionals standards.

Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills by participating in seminars, lectures, and continuing education programs.

Maintains and applies a working knowledge of medical documentation and correct billing procedures and healthcare regulatory compliance standards.

Provides formal and/or informal in-services to clinical staff as appropriate. May also be asked to assist in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to the cardiology setting.

Provides emergency treatment and initiates emergency life saving measures as appropriate, including BLS/CPR, and ACLS.The APP may be asked to provide medical care at off-site locations including hospitals with which the Associated Medical Professionals is affiliated.

May be asked to participate in development of U.S. Urology Partners policies and procedures.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What We Expect from You Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.

AANP or ANCC/NCCPA board certification, license or qualification for state licensure is required.

Two years of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience is preferred.

Must have current BLS certifications.

What We are Offer You At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve  Possibilities Together Respect Treat  people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology PartnersU.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory…