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APP - Heart & Vascular - Morgantown
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$104,920 / year median in West Virginia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The APP shall provide comprehensive management of patients within their given specialty and according to privileges approved by the Medical Staff office. The APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP shall work in collaboration with a physician. This position will work 3 days per week in the Heart & Vascular Clinic at Mon Medical Park. Responsibilities Collaboration Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs and collaborates with other providers to identify changing patient needs. Identifies teaching/learning needs of patients, documents patient care services in the electronic health record. Communication Exhibits skill in the management of conflict situations, functions so as to promote trusting relationships and demonstrates open and honest communication at the unit level. Participates in performance improvement activities as appropriate and promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and excellence among staff. Job Skills Conducts physical examinations, initiates testing and treatment based on scope of practice, identifies normal and abnormal findings and acts upon abnormal findings accordingly. Refers patients to appropriate specialists and/or allied health professionals and provides counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems. Safety Protects patients, visitors and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and identifying patients using two identifiers (i.e., name and date of birth) prior to providing any treatment or procedure. Consults supervising provider as needed. Scope of Practice Provides patient care based on privileges as approved by the Medical Staff office. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly. Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred. Education A graduate of a masters prepared Nurse Practitioner program; Certified by either the ANCC or AANP board OR Graduate of an accreditation review commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant training program. Credentials Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Licensed (Required) Basic Life Support (Required) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) CPR Certification within Probationary Period (Required)