What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice provider - PA or NP - Gastro & Primary Care position at chsli?
Welcome to Catholic Health Physician Partners. Our network of physicians have been a vital part of improving the health of Long Islanders for decades.
We take great pride in being a physician-led, patient-centered organization. That means every member of our team is dedicated to creating an environment of care for our patients that is safe and represents the highest level of services available in our community.
A top priority for Catholic Health Physician Partners is to create a forward-thinking, modern health care delivery model for Long Island patients that focuses on keeping them healthy throughout the continuum of their lives. We provide them with access to clinical expertise and the latest, most innovative technologies and treatments.
Our physicians see each patient as an individual, not as a disease or list of symptoms. We want our patients to feel heard and fully cared for by their providers. Catholic Health Physician Partners is committed to helping them live their best lives.
We know our patients. We know their families. We know their communities because we live in them too. For patients seeking a strong and lasting partnership with their physician—one built on trust, dedication and compassion—there's no better choice than Catholic Health Physician Partners.
-Avni Thakore, MD, FACC, Catholic Health Physician Partners medical group President
Job Details
Primary Care and Gastroenterology
Woodbury and Massapequa
St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage
Arthur Lowy, MD
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an integral part of the delivery of health care and provides for primary care/GI in many ambulatory settings through the CHS Physician Enterprise. The APP provides patient care under the supervision of a qualified physician and is credentialed through the Medical Staff process.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in and provides clinical care to patients through interview and observation, evaluation and assessment, intervention, planning and written documentation during their visit at the Infusion Center.
- Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
- Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
- Performs daily patient rounds.
- Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
- Interprets laboratory and test results.
- Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
Requirements:
- PA - Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program, minimum Bachelor’s degree required
- NP - Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, current RN license and current AANP or ANCC certification
Experience
- Minimum of two years experience as an APP in a physician practice or ambulatory environment preferred. Oncology/Hematology highly preferred.
Certification:
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP or ANCC certification)
- BLS/ACLS/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations:
- American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
- No online programs from any organization will be accepted.
- DEA registration required for those with discharge responsibilities.
Salary Range
USD $66.55 - USD $89.00 /Yr.
At Catholic Health, your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.
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