Advanced Practice Professional- Primar Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of primary care and behavioral medicine patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable).

The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to.10. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and
16. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
18. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff,29. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves
1. Proficiency with computers.
2. Strong communication skills.

University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, and also advanced practice providers and other allied health providers. The organization is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice. UHA operates and staffs clinics and hospitals throughout West Virginia and surrounding states.
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