Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Plastics Clinic

Regional One Health is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for our Plastics Clinic downtown.

A Brief Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider performs health care assessments, diagnosis, treatment, pre- and post-operative care, and provides instruction on follow-up care for patients and family care while following established protocols. Responsible for daily coordination and facilitation to provide optimal patient care including patient education, patient assessment, and follow-up.

What you will do

• Functions as the primary health care provider for Burn / Plastics patients. Obtains a health history and performs a physical exam in order to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures and practices. Requisitions laboratory tests and x-ray exams when appropriate. Performs and / or directs appropriate wound care.
• Advises and counsels patients and / or others concerning pre-operative and post-operative management, specific medical issues, health maintenance activities and preventative behaviors.
• Coordinates and schedule operative procedures for patients.
• Assesses, treats and manages specific medical illnesses and conditions according to medical regime utilizing established protocols.
• Consults and works collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers in compliance with iRESPECT standards to coordinate and implement activities, promote patient / customer satisfaction and to develop an effective treatment plan. May also see consults to assist residents, when necessary.
• Provides referrals for hospitalization, test, therapies or specialty consultations.
• Performs minor procedures and non-invasive cosmetic procedures in the office under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Provides for continuity of effective patient and family care by exchanging information and cooperating with other community health / social service agencies, hospitals and health care providers.
• Develops and implements plans for teaching / counseling individuals, families and groups in various settings.
• Assists in the orientation and oversees the supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Participates in the education of PA / NP students, medical students, residents, and fellows within the Burn / Plastics department.
• Documents and updates medical and patient charts. Prepares and maintain required records, reports, statistics and files.
• Ensures patient care activities are updated and documented according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures charges are documented on unit capture sheet and forwarded to proper location / staff for entry into billing system.
• Ensures all appropriate charts are signed by the physician before releasing to the medical records department.
• Ensures all charts are signed by physician before releasing to medical record department.
• Maintains active credentialing by medical staff.
• Demonstrates responsibility of professional practice through active participation in departmental education and continuing medical education.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

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