Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

Position would require in-home visits (community based) and virtual visits.

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides primary or acute healthcare services for acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories, review patient records and perform complete physical examinations.
  • Order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender and physical condition of the patient. Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient treatment plan.
  • Make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within applicable scope and standards of practice.
  • Appropriate understanding and timely documentation to support medical coding and billing.
  • Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients and/or family.
  • Record and report pertinent information in EMR and to attending physician of record.
  • Perform hospital rounds and document appropriate patient progress notes; accurately transcribe and execute specific orders at the direction of the attending physician of record.
  • Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in acute patient situations such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock.
  • Identify and inform the attending physician of record of all significant changes to the patient’s ongoing condition in a timely manner.
  • Maintain mandatory professional continuing education.
  • Active participant of medical education to student learners and professional staff, as supported by knowledge base.
  • Active participant in patient safety, quality improvement processes and patient engagement and satisfaction.
  • Maintain compliance with the medical staff office.
  • Maintain professional practice consistent with the organizational and advanced practice mission statements.
  • Specialty specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

    • EDUCATION

    Required

  • Graduate from an accredited PA programORGraduate from a Nursing Approved Master’s or Post Master’s program

    • Substitutions

  • None

    • Preferred

  • None

    • EXPERIENCE

    Required

  • 1-3 years department specific experience

    • Preferred

  • Palliative or Geriatric experience

    • LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

    Required

  • CPR Certification
  • Current Physician Assistant LicenseORCurrent RN license, CRNP license and Prescriptive Authority in the appropriate State based on work location

    • Preferred

  • ACLS certification
  • DEA license

    • SKILLS

  • Motivational interviewing competency
  • Advance care planning competency
  • Ability to work in a high performing team environment that requires flexibility
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
  • Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office products

    • Language (Other than English):

    None

    Travel Requirement:

    50% - 75%

    PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

    Position Type

    Office-based

    Teaches / trains others regularly

    Occasionally

    Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

    Occasionally

    Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

    Never

    Physical work site required

    Yes

    Lifting: up to 10 pounds

    Constantly

    Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

    Rarely

    Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

    Never

    Exposure to Blood, body fluids or tissue

    Occasionally

    Exposure to needles or sharps

    Occasionally

    Pay Range Minimum:

    $78,900.00

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $147,500.00

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