AH Floyd Weight Management - NP​/PA

Job Information

Position:
Advanced Practice Physician (APP)

Location:

304 Turner McCall Blvd – Surgery, FLMG General Surgery

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (no on‑call, weekends, or holidays)
Pay Range: $51.05 – $76.60 per hour

• Complete and document accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments
• Order, perform, supervise, and interpret diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies
• Prescribe treatments and therapies, including medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment
• Implement primary and secondary prevention strategies and manage acute and chronic health problems
• Provide clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record
• Formulate a comprehensive plan of care in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary team
• Meet billing and productivity metrics where appropriate and maintain relevant documentation
• Perform other clinical duties as required
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop resource‑conscious care delivery strategies
• Educate patients, families, staff, and significant others using established educational materials and assist patients and families in making health care decisions

• Advocate for patients, families, co‑workers, the community, and the nursing profession
• Advise leadership on organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research, and patient care best practices, integrating evidence‑based knowledge into decision making
• Participate in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities, and maintain appropriate credentialing and privileging requirements
• Seek formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
• Establish effective relationships with the interdisciplinary team, including collaborating physicians as appropriate
• Advance the profession through presentations and publications
• Conduct, assist, or mentor others in research through participant selection, protocol coordination, data collection, and other associated activities
• Encourage involvement in professional organizations

• Provide feedback to and consult with leadership on assessment, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and evaluating system issues and care models
• Identify and participate in quality‑improvement initiatives, translating clinical research findings into evidence‑based interventions
• Participate or lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care services
• Initiate and revise protocols or guidelines, facilitating organizational change to reflect evidence‑based best practice
• Perform comprehensive patient population needs assessments, analyze data, and provide recommendations for organizational outcomes
• Advise interdisciplinary care teams with evidence‑based interventions, health promotion information, and population health management strategies
• Work to influence policy‑making bodies to improve patient care

PA‑C or NP

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• OR
• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record
• National certification as a CNS from an accredited body
• Current Illinois APRN license
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance license within six months of hire
• Eligible for DEA registration; possession of a current DEA registration within six months of hire
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice site

• Travel may be required
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including on‑call coverage, as required by Advocate Health Care
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace; routinely work with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Work environment includes possible exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for patients
• Must recognize needs and behaviors of various patient age groups, including child growth and development, adolescent behavior patterns, and signs of normal aging

This job description represents the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.