Advanced Practice Provider - (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Advanced Practice Providers (APP), a nurse practitioner (NP) or a physician assistant (PA), will function as a clinical provider in the Division of Geriatrics/Palliative Care/NeuroHealth, Department of Medicine. The APP will participate in all aspects of patient care and will participate in the supporting roles of consultant and educator as indicated.

Requirements

• Independently assess, diagnose, & develop treatment plans for patients in the area of Geriatrics/Palliative Care/NeuroHealth in accordance with protocols and standards of care.
• Promote a schedule of health promotion examinations and interventions in our patient population
• Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.
• Document patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generate appropriate outgoing correspondence.
• Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies.
• Serve as a consultative resource to nursing clinic staff.
• Participate in the development, utilization and evaluation of resources to meet patient/family educational needs.
• Provide education to external agencies, community and other health professionals.
• Participate in development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.
• Responsible for administrative activities and special projects as assigned.
• Contribute toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals.
• Participate and contribute to activities that enhance clinical expertise and nursing knowledge.
• Participate in professional medical activities in the division, community and professional organizations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, fellows, residents and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance