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Atrium Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our well-established urology practice in a welcoming urban community. Work alongside three experienced urologists supported by an exceptional staff and a loyal patient base. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together with our Pediatric Urology team at Atrium Health.
Job Responsibility:
Functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing urologic care to both healthy and ill patients in the outpatient, and occasionally inpatient setting
Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs
Practices as a member of the Department of Urology provider team
Demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice
Works with administrative, nursing, physician, and faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote Atrium Health educational and research missions
Provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements
Eligible to begin practice after he/she is credentialed and privileged by Atrium Health and Clinics Medical Staff
Active hospital privileges will be required to begin and to maintain employment within this Department
Will need to be credentialed and obtain and maintain professional privileges required for employment within this department
Requirements:
Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of urologic conditions
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data
Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed
Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
Counsels and educates patients and families
Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system
Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits
Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources
Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment
Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies
Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model
Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
Participates in education of students and other health care professionals
Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented
Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of Atrium Health through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care
Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices
Participates in quality initiative/performance activities
Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc)
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems
Establish medical diagnosis
Provide medical management
Accurately and appropriately transcribe or execute standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice
Discuss proposed surgical procedures with attendant risks and potential complications to obtain proper patient informed consent
See patients in follow-up for routine post-operative care and manage complications related to surgery
Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues
Communicate effectively with referring health care providers
Perform daytime hospital consultations and rounding on established patients when needed
Potential to assist in the Operating Room
Limited number of overnight and weekend call shifts spaced throughout the year, including some minor holidays
Performs routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following: Video urodynamic testing, Catheter insertion, Catheter changes, Complex bladder irrigation, Bedside Incision and Drainage, Suturing
Potential for additional procedures independently as outlined in the collaborative practice agreement/scope of practice while under the direction and supervision of the responsible physician
What we offer:
$2,500 annual CME allowance and 5 CME days
Annual performance incentive bonus
Eligible for overtime, differential pay, and PTO with a competitive benefits package
Supportive work environment with excellent mentorship and collaborative care
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs