Advance Practice Provider Specialty, Hospitalist Job at Highmark Health Options (Wexford)

Job Description

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 specialty 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. This role may be utilized in areas which provide 24/7 coverage/shifts, specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging as required, off hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call.

Job Responsibility

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

Requirements

Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Graduate from a PA State Board of Nursing Approved Master’s or Post Master’s program
Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant License OR Current Pennsylvania CRNP license and Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
CRNPs must obtain Pennsylvania Prescriptive Authority license within 60 days of hire
National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required for CRNPs
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice to have

1-3 years specialty practice experience
1-3 years clinical experience
ACLS certification
Specialty certification as available by national agencies
DEA license

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