What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) - Pediatric Abdominal Transplant position at UVA Engineering?
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- Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.
- Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience, as credentialed by UVA Health System.
- Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
- Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team.
- Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.
- Performs procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.
- Orders medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
- Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other health care providers, including specialists when and if needed.
- Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic, diagnostic interventions.
- Provides information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans (diagnostic procedures, medications and treatments), thus facilitating communication between patients/families and the health care team.
- Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit.
- Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
- Reports births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other information critical to the patient’s and/or the public’s health as required by legal or governmental authorities, in a timely manner.
- Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
- May serve on select committees as needed.
- May participate in the clinical experience of students (graduate/post graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students), interns, and residents, as appropriate.
- Participates in group, peer and other review activities as requested.
- Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of professional services.
- Promotes the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health care practitioners.
- Follows policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers with which the entity may contract.
- Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), codes.
- Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
- Seeks professional development and growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through formal and informal activities including developing and presenting educational programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a licensed independent provider.
