Advanced Practice Provider; PA​/NP; NC Surgery

Description

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We are currently searching for an Advanced Practice Provider, preferably with Colorectal or General Surgery experience (but open to strong and motivated new graduate candidates or those willing to learn a new service line), to join our NC Surgery Colorectal team at Rex/UNC. The APP will work alongside an experienced team of four Surgeons and three other APPs to deliver patient-centered comprehensive care.

This position will focus on all areas below:

1) Inpatient clinical care and management (evaluating ED and inpatient consults, rounding on postoperative patients, admissions, discharges, performing bedside procedures, and patient care coordination).

2) Outpatient clinical care (preoperative and postoperative visits, hospital follow ups, cancer surveillance, tube/drain removal, a variety of other acute and chronic conditions, patient triaging, and other roles to support the surgeon and team). The APP clinic can also include a wide variety of new patients with anorectal conditions, to include, but not limited to, abscess drainage, fissure evaluation, internal/external hemorrhoid treatment, pruritis, etc.

3) Operating room 1st assist duties, to include open, laparoscopic, and robotic cases.

This position is 4 days per week plus one rounding weekend per month; day off to be discussed and determined by existing staff and needs of the division. Call requirements: 1 night per week.

An Advanced Practice Provider functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

1. Clinical
- Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence-based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow-up management. Actively incorporates evidence-based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs.

Maintains clear comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care. Maintains essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintains extensive knowledge of their specialty literature including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Develops comprehensive differential diagnoses for patients. Revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.

Prioritizes work and assists staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow. Consistently maintains high productivity according to identified standards. Leads/participates in projects to improve productivity. Appropriately performs medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities.

2. Education
- Appropriately and professionally educates clients and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow-up. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and…