Advanced Practice Provider - Medicine Gastroenterology - UHealth
Advanced Practice Provider - Medicine Gastroenterology - UHealth
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Advanced Practice Provider Medicine Gastroenterology Full Time
The PA/APRN will independently assess and follow General GI patients in UHealth clinics in Doral and Uhealth Towers. In the future we may add in general hepatology patients eg fatty liver. This position is MF and requires 8 half days in outpatient ambulatory clinics in Doral or Uhealth Towers. The Physician Assistant or APRN also may be involved in interpretation and dissemination of results to patients for fibroscans performed by the lab.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and followup.
Writes prescriptions for medication blood products based upon laboratory results routine diagnostic and followup studies therapeutic measures and postdischarge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.
Obtains complete medical history independent of supervision by the physician.
See patients in followup in between infusions and post procedure as necessary
Initiate and Maintain infusion orders (therapy plans) for nonchemo infusions as per protocol
Read and assess fibro scan studies provide interpretation once trained
Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.
Develops implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family.
Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities.
Responsible for aiding physicians in the care and treatment of patients.
Provides medical support to staff triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records.
Administers nursing assessments to include performing examinations giving injections and assessing a patients health status.
Assess severity of patients condition determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers.
Provide peertopeer reviews with insurance carriers in support of patients medications
Consents patients for GI procedures and places orders for procedures and preps
Maintain EMR inbox and close encounters in a timely fashion according to UMMG guidelines.
Respond to patient inquiries and requests and communicate results to patients in coordination with our back office Nurses Medical Assistants and Secretaries.
Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
Functions independently to perform ageappropriate history and physical for patients.
Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patients agespecific needs.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities
Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability.
Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility state and federal regulations.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitates the patients transition within and between health care settings e.g. admitting transferring and discharging patients.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Facilitates staff patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Masters degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida PA or APRN License
Experience:
2 years of APP GI or Hepatology experience required
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ensuring compliance with local state and federal health regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles procedures and techniques
Performs in tactful and professional manner.
CITI Certification for Clinical Research Study participation
Previous experience with EPIC EMR software or demonstrated ability to manage patients in EMR
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H15Employment Type
Full-Time
