Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Gastroenterology Full-Time

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider functions in the role of clinician consultant educator researcher and serves as a resource to the physicians and coordinates clinical services to provide consistent quality of care for patients in a hospital setting and during out-patient follow-up communication. Conducts physical examinations provides treatment and counsels patients and families.

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior. Supports the elements of the Frederick Health Medical Group Physician Compact. Provides high quality care to the patients of the Medical Group.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Provider Competencies:
  • Participates in Process Improvements by engaging and actively participating in new QI workflow and processes.
  • Completes Peer Audits in a timely manner.
  • Recognizes an opportunity and acts to solve the problem.
  • Follows FHMGs policies and procedures.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment.
  • Shares ideas and concerns constructively.
  • Demonstrates respect and dignity in all interactions with patients families and staff across all dimensions of difference to include at least ethnic cultural spiritual and lifestyle differences.
  • Complies with FHMG Physician Compact elements.
  • Demonstrates complete compliance with FHMGs Confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
  • Meets responsibilities tied to the FH Corporate Compliance Program Standards.
• Operational:
• Participates in and adopts practice changes to meet the requirements of National State and Payer Programs that Frederick Health Medical Group is involved in.
• Maintains proficiency with Frederick Health Medical Groups EMR initially and with upgrades.
• Attends Provider meetings and in-services on a regular basis.
• Is responsible to patients and staff by maintaining their anticipated schedule on a consistent basis.
• Maintains an adequate patient flow to minimize delays.
• Understands the role of his/her Care Teamin providing patient care to improve quality and patient satisfaction.
• Documentation:
• Uses EMR for documentation as per Frederick Health Medical Group standards. Employs new changes necessary to meet the ongoing requirements for PCMH and other agency/payer entities.
• Documents in a timely manner according to practice and Frederick Health Medical Group standards.
• Accurately documents to maintain an adequate clinical record. All the necessary elements required for a particular visit per standard medical guidelines are documented.
• Complies with pharmaceutical agent dispensing regulations when administrating medications in the office or giving medication samples. Proper documentation is included in the medical chart.
• Patient Care:
• Performs appropriate history physical examination assigns a diagnosis and develops a treatment plan that is consistent to standard medical guidelines for patients/families. Care given stems from evidence-based medicine.
• Orders/arranges for appropriate labs radiology tests and consults taking into account evidence-based medicine and costs.
• As indicated by his/her training skill set and experience performs various therapeutic procedures when clinically relevant.
• Patient care given and its documentation are consistent with the Care Team model of care. Care is patient-centered by utilization care plans self-management tools and care coordination for high risk patients.
• Proactively participates in the Care Team using evidence-based approaches to self management (patient coaching motivational interviewing).
• Effectively communicates to all patients and families particularly the vulnerable populations.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of computer skills. Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.
• Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.
• Must demonstrate time management conflict resolution and trouble shooting skills.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• Physician Assistant: Certification of completion from an approved Physician Assistant program.
• Nurse Practitioner:Certification of completion from an approved Masters in Nursing program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.
• Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or an approved training center.
• License to practice in any state that has never been suspended or revoked.
• Has not been excluded from participation from any Payers.
  
  

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: (Depends on cost center)

• X Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• X Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• X Geriatric (66 years)
  
  

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work Lifting up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 50 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Medical Director

Required Experience:

Junior IC