Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck

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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. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient / family centered care.
• 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

Education Requirements

Licensure / Certification Requirements

Professional Experience Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements

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

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

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