Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery.

Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family.

The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.

University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including : 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant functions within the collaborative agreement arranged with Physician. The APP will work autonomously and in collaboration with the Physicians within a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) or Supervision Agreement (SA) to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or population of patients.

APPs can serve as healthcare resource providers, patient advocates and interdisciplinary consultant with the Health Care Team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Demonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in unit’s Scope of Care
• Maintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialty
• Asses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies
• Writes prescriptions; initiates request and / or perform routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated.

Identify normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in laboratory studies

• Acts as a mentor / role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and / or other ancillary staff.
• Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessary
• Promotes spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree in appropriate field
• Certifications / Licensure :
• State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• COA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant
• BLS Certified
• Eligible to obtain and / or maintain Certificate to Prescribe / DEA
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Training Program preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students,
• residents, and physicians.
• Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
• Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to : Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephones
• Exposure to communicable diseases and / or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.

Benefits Offered :

• Pension, 403(B), 403(B) Roth
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Tuition Waiver for degree programs through the University of Toledo, Full-Time Employees Covered 100%, Part-Time Employees Covered 50%
• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Time, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• No call, weekends, or overtime is mandated

About Toledo, Ohio :

The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th largest city in Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000 residents.

There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the trails.

Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment, as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities, from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey, which can all be found within a few miles of each other.

Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the region. There are many different living options, from lofts in downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas.

Toledo is home to many high-quality schools and universities open for parents and students.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his / her supervision.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace