Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - SOM Trauma Surgery

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - SOM Trauma Surgery

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Summary

A Physician Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Education- Appropriately and professionally educates clients and / or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow-up.
• Leadership- Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and / or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and or staff meetings.
• Professional- Interacts with patients and families in a respectful, courteous and timely fashion using appropriate communication for the patient and situation.
• Quality / Research- Engages in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement.

Other Information

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.

No prior experience required.

Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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