Advanced Practice Practitioner

U.S. Urology Partners•Fishers, IN

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) provides primary health care in collaboration with licensed physicians. The APP assesses patients through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; evaluates findings; makes initial medical diagnoses; and initiates appropriate actions under physician-agreed medical protocols to implement therapeutic plans consistent with patients’ ongoing health care needs. The role includes managing acute and chronic illnesses under established protocols, supporting patient education and care planning, and documenting assessments and plans according to Associated Medical Professionals standards. The APP may provide care at affiliated off-site locations, assist with staff education and the teaching of students, residents, and interns, and contribute to the development of U.S. Urology Partners policies and procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
AANP or ANCC/NCCPA board certification and a license or qualification for state licensure are required.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations as applicable; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document a complete, advanced health and development history from patients and/or family members; perform and document advanced physical examinations, delineate problems, and present data.
In collaboration with licensed physicians, order and/or perform screening and diagnostic tests and procedures, analyze collected data, and take appropriate action.
Explain scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including their necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects, to patients and families.
Teach patients about concerns, diagnoses, and preventative health maintenance.
Assist with formulating and implementing plans of care, including treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultations, and referrals.
Consult the supervising physician when a patient’s progress does not meet anticipated or predetermined criteria.
Identify and manage acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with physicians and in accordance with established protocols.
Document patient data, assessments, and plans of care according to Associated Medical Professionals standards.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills through seminars, lectures, and continuing education programs.
Apply working knowledge of medical documentation, correct billing procedures, and health care regulatory compliance standards.
Provide formal and/or informal in-services to clinical staff as appropriate.
May assist in teaching students, residents, and interns complex techniques and procedures unique to cardiology.
Provide emergency treatment and initiate life-saving measures as appropriate, including BLS/CPR and ACLS.
May provide medical care at affiliated off-site locations, including hospitals.
May participate in developing U.S. Urology Partners policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.