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Job Description
SUMMARY:
The ambulatory advanced practice provider (APP) is responsible for providing patient- and family-centered care that is consistently high-quality and cost effective to ensure optimal care outcomes for patients with cardiac diseases. The APP reports directly to the Manager for APPs and the ambulatory Medical Director for the Division of Cardiology. The App manages a caseload of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and quality of life and coordinate care over time and across healthcare settings. The APP functions as a clinical leader, educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers caring for the patients across the care continuum.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIIES
Delivers high-quality, cost-effective care incorporating guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in a timely, efficient, and equitable manner to facilitate optimal care outcomes for a patient population with chronic cardiac diseases. Demonstrates advanced cardiac knowledge and skills to care for patients in the ambulatory care setting. Implements primary and secondary prevention interventions for cardiovascular disease, management of chronic stable cardiac diseases, and episodic care as needed. Able to perform routine history and physical examinations, integrating laboratory data, EKG, , CXR, stress testing, echocardiograms and other diagnostic tests when formulating ae plan of care in partnership with other members of the care team, patients and families. Demonstrates interprofessional collaboration and participates in team-based care. Participates in procedures for billing and coding for medical services. Competent use of EHR and Lifechart. Participates in the continuous education and training, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives. Participates in education, training and mentoring of APP students and new employees. Provides leadership in the development, validation, implementation, and evaluation of standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths to support the patient care delivery model. Annually completes mandatory safety, infection control, BLS, Prescriptive privileges per licensure.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
Graduated for a Physician Assistant program with a master's degree and has current board certification from the NCCPA or graduated from a master's program for nurse practitioners and has current board certification from ANCC or AANP. Current RI License and DEA license
BLS EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Daily caseload of 10-12 patients daily including routine follow-ups for management of chronic, stable disease as well as hospital follow-ups for patients assigned to their care tea/primary cardiologists
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None Pay Range:
$127,504.00-$161,782.40
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Work Type:
M-F Work Shift:
Day Daily Hours:
10 hours
Driving Required:
No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University:
Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation's first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission
