What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Pediatric NAFLD/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
The APP functioning within the pediatric GI/ NAFLD ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the GI needs of the identified population, and be responsible for interpretation of radiologic or endoscopic imaging, liver biopsies, and hematologic studies, especially as this relates to the NAFLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) patient population. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care team. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. This position is on campus but includes possible travel with outreach clinics within KY.
