Advanced Practice Provider Sandusky Rheumatology
Sandusky, OH - USA
Job Summary
Caring For the Community You Love
Choose a career to make a difference in peoples lives every day choose Fisher-Titus!
Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:
- Hours of Work-Full time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage 401K match paid time off tuition assistance and more!
- Shift Weekend & PRN differential
About Fisher-Titus:
Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County areas 70000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab imaging and physical rehabilitation.
Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community
Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community
General Summary:
Work incollaboration with thephysician practices medicine through performance of physical exams diagnosis and treatment of illnesses ordering and interpretation of tests providing education on preventative health care and prescription of medication as needed.
Education Licensure Registration and Experience:
Graduate of NP or PA training program
DEA License with no restrictions required
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (FNP NP CNA CNM CNS or PA) in the state of Ohio
Previous experience working in an APP role preferred
Essential Functions:
Perform comprehensive patient history & physicals.
Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in outpatient setting to include establishing diagnoses formulating and implementing care plans and follow-up care.
Screening patients to determine the need for appropriate care.
Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests such as MRI CT Scans etc.
Carrying out health promotions disease prevention activities and patient education.
Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens.
Ordering ancillary services included but not limited to Pharmacy Social Services Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation therapies DME etc.
Writing orders for or prescribing medications.
Provide education to patients and family members when necessary.
Documenting progress notes and summaries in the patient record and writing patient orders on assigned patients.
Working Conditions:
Stand/Walk 6-8 hrs
Sit 1-2 hrs
Bend up to 1/3 of time
Squat up to 1/3 of time
Climb up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time
Lift - up to 1/3 of time
Carry up to 1/3 of time
Push up to 1/3 of time
Pull up to 1/3 of time
Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
Up to 25 pounds 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes
Standards of Employment:
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional neat clean and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Core Requirements:
Supports the mission vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe secure environment.
Supports cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs for:
- Safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established fire/safety/disaster plans risk management and security report and/or correct unsafe working conditions equipment repair and maintenance needs.
- Confidentiality of all data including patient employee and operations data.
- Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Key Service Behavior:
Communicates with Compassion - Every patient Every time
- Engages in active listening skills
- Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
- Uses key words at key times
- Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient Every time
- Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
- Demonstrates a calm positive attitude through tone and body language
- Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
- Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
- Assesses and manages patients expectations of care
Commitment to Safety - Every patient Every time
- Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
- Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something say something
Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient Every time
- Commits to efficient effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
- Engages in practices that will continually improve processes
About Company
Our Fisher-Titus health system proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care.