APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | PM&R Inpatient
APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | PM&R Inpatient
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Union Position:
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Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) provides service to patients in designated care settings including: acute short and long-term care by assisting physicians assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments.Job Description
Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patients needs. With other healthcare professionals analyze and interpret information collected from patient medical records symptoms physical findings or diagnostic information to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy safety and cost as legally authorized if necessary in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Makes necessary healthcare referrals. Provide patients with information needed to promote health reduce risk factors or prevent disease or disability. Counsels patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstances. May participate in clinical research studies. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare Medicaid managed care and private sources as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles practices and techniques.Qualifications
Masters or Baccalaureate degree (Associates or Nursing Degree if training prior to 1994). Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
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- Scheduleis M-F no weekend call is optional
- Inpatient rehab
- New Grads will be considered
- Position will work collaboratively with physiatrists to serve patients undergoing high-intensity rehabilitation.
- Team includes2Physicians & 3 APPs
- The APPs on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit play a key role in the interdisciplinary care team managing the medical needs of patients recovering from complex medical and neurological conditions. Duties include performing daily patient rounds conducting assessments developing and adjusting care plans managing medications and collaborating closely with physicians therapists nurses and case managers to support patients functional recovery and discharge planning. The APP also provides patient and family education and ensures continuity of care throughout the rehabilitation stay.
- Required FTE 0.8-1.0 would be considered
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Demonstrated current competence and provision of care treatment or services for at least 30 patients in the past twelve months or completion of an ARC-PA approved program in the past twelve months.
Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
