Advanced Practice Practitioner

Urology of Indiana LLC • Avon, IN

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About The Position

As a primary health care provider working in collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will assess the physical status of patients by means of interviews, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. In accordance with medical protocols agreed upon by the physician, the APP evaluates test findings, makes an initial medical diagnosis, and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of the therapeutic plan consistent with the continued healthcare needs of the client. What You’ll Be Doing The APP will obtain and document a complete and advanced health and development history from the patient and/or family members, perform and document an advanced physical examination of the patient, delineate problems, and present data. In collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, orders and/or performs special screening and diagnostic tests and procedures; analyzes all data collected; takes appropriate course of action as necessary. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient/family. Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnosis including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues. Assists in the formulation and implementation of the plan of care, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals. Seeks consult with supervising physician when patient’s progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria. In collaboration with a physician or physicians, identifies and manages acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with established protocols. Documents data, patient assessment, and plan of care Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills by participating in seminars, lectures, and continuing education programs. Maintains and applies a working knowledge of medical documentation correct billing procedures and healthcare regulatory compliance standards. Provides formal and/or informal in-services to clinical staff as appropriate. May also be asked to assist in teaching students, residents, and interns complex techniques and procedures, that are unique to the urology setting. Provides emergency treatment and initiates emergency life-saving measures as appropriate, including BLS, and ACLS. The APP may be asked to provide medical care at off-site locations including hospitals with which Urology of Indiana is affiliated. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• AANP or ANCC/NCCPA board certification, license, or qualification for state licensure is required.
• Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical status of patients by means of interviews, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Evaluate test findings, makes an initial medical diagnosis, and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of the therapeutic plan consistent with the continued healthcare needs of the client.
• Obtain and document a complete and advanced health and development history from the patient and/or family members, perform and document an advanced physical examination of the patient, delineate problems, and present data.
• Orders and/or performs special screening and diagnostic tests and procedures; analyzes all data collected; takes appropriate course of action as necessary.
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient/family.
• Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnosis including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues.
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of the plan of care, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals.
• Seeks consult with supervising physician when patient’s progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Identifies and manages acute and chronic illnesses in accordance with established protocols.
• Documents data, patient assessment, and plan of care
• Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills by participating in seminars, lectures, and continuing education programs.
• Maintains and applies a working knowledge of medical documentation correct billing procedures and healthcare regulatory compliance standards.
• Provides formal and/or informal in-services to clinical staff as appropriate.
• May also be asked to assist in teaching students, residents, and interns complex techniques and procedures, that are unique to the urology setting.
• Provides emergency treatment and initiates emergency life-saving measures as appropriate, including BLS, and ACLS.
• The APP may be asked to provide medical care at off-site locations including hospitals with which Urology of Indiana is affiliated.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees