PA​/ARNP Hospitalist - Adult Hematology​/Oncology

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BASIC FUNCTION

Provide patient care for the inpatient Malignant Hematology service, under the direction of the attending physician. Provide overall medical care and management for patients with leukemia and lymphoma, exercising autonomy in the services provided. Plan, deliver, and evaluate the health care required by the patient, consistent with accreditation guidelines. Focus on caring for hospitalized patients in order to maximize resource utilization while providing personalized care.

Perform bone marrow biopsies at the bedside and in the ambulatory surgery center. Perform lumbar punctures with and without intrathecal chemotherapy administration as well as skin biopsies. Evaluate patients and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In addition to the ability to exercise autonomy and function independently, the individual needs to be able to work under the direction of the attending physician.

Schedule will consist of combination of weekdays, as well as some weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide patient care for the inpatient Malignant Hematology service, under the direction of the attending physician. Provide overall medical care and management for patients with leukemia and lymphoma, exercising autonomy in the services provided. Plan, deliver, and evaluate the health care required by the patient, consistent with accreditation guidelines. Focus on caring for hospitalized patients in order to maximize resource utilization while providing personalized care.

Perform bone marrow biopsies at the bedside and in the ambulatory surgery center. Perform lumbar punctures with and without intrathecal chemotherapy administration as well as skin biopsies. Evaluate patients and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In addition to the ability to exercise autonomy and function independently, the individual needs to be able to work under the direction of the attending physician.

Schedule will consist of combination of weekdays, as well as some weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Provision of Medical/ Psychiatric Care;
Collaboration with Care Team

• Perform overall medical care and medical management under the direction of the attending physician, exercising independence in medical decision-making and services provided primarily in an inpatient setting under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Perform and document initial evaluation of new and returning patients, admissions and subsequent care for inpatients, including complete history and physical examination and, appropriate orders for treatment. This includes initial evaluations of patient symptoms. Provide specialized care independently or jointly with attending physician as appropriate.
• Collaborate/consult in the optimization of care delivery through coordination and transitions of care as a part of a team.
• Use judgment to provide continuity of care incorporating best practices and encouraging other to do the same.
• Perform and record a medical history and physical examination.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat medical conditions and record findings in the electronic medical record.
• Discuss testing and treatment options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Utilize technology to update personal knowledge regarding the current knowledge in the field. Maintain knowledge of accrediting bodies’ expectations.
• Coordinate or deliver services to patients requiring continuing care. Refer patients to appropriate clinicians as indicated.
• Evaluate, treat and institute procedures, as training and privileging allows. Perform procedures on patients such as bone marrow biopsies, skin biopsies, diagnostic lumbar punctures, and management (removal) of indwelling catheters, for the adult population at UIHC.
• Provide overall medical care, functioning independently to assess, perform medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and completion of patient care orders, under the supervision of the staff attending. Complete written medical record documentation, including admission notes, inpatient patient progress notes and hospital discharge summary. Coordinate discharge planning process and appropriate post-discharge follow-up care.
• Facilitate communication with internal and external health care providers, as directed by the attending physician. This includes obtaining relevant information from referring physicians and responding to patient calls.
• Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resources in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of…