Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Geriatrics
About The Position
The Section of Geriatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking an APP to join our faculty. Our academic medical practice is committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research of older adults. We provide the utmost quality clinical care in a variety of settings, including an ambulatory practice, homecare, and nursing homes. We are seeking a dynamic APP with experience in adult, geriatric, or family medicine for our Nursing Home Program. In collaboration with an attending physician, the APP will provide primary care and clinically manage a panel of long-term care residents living in a skilled nursing facility and manage medically complex and active short-term sub-acute patients. The APP will perform admissions, follow up and discharge visits for subacute rehabilitation patients; conduct periodic and regulatory visits for nursing home residents; order lab work and diagnostics as deemed appropriate; review and reconcile medications and sign orders. The APP will document in both the nursing home record and BMC EMR (EPIC). Visits are approximately 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the acuity of the patient. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and APPs make their own daily schedule. You will work collaboratively with peer APPs/MDs. Summary This is a Boston University (BU) paid position with the potential for academic appointment at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The Section of Geriatrics at Boston Medical Center and Boston University is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. We believe that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty and staff is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and clinical programs. We are eager to hire colleagues who support our institutional commitment to ensure an inclusive, equitable, and diverse work environment where all constituents can thrive. About Us: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), the academic teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, our clinicians are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC clinicians are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join BMC and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. As both the largest trauma hospital and the largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting, leading-edge clinical care in a truly mission-driven organization. Boston Medical Center and Boston University comply with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Boston Medical Center and Boston University are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston's residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Women and people historically underrepresented in Science and Medicine are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the Department of Medicine firmly believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, residents, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our clinical and scholarly work. As a department and institution, we embrace and champion anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- NP or PA certification is required in Adult, Geriatric, or Family Medicine.
- A minimum of 3 years of practice experience.
- Candidate must possess strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Candidate will need to be credentialed at Boston Medical Center and will need a current MA professional license, Federal DEA, and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
Nice To Haves
- experience with managed care and HCC Risk adjustment methodology is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care and clinically manage a panel of long-term care residents living in a skilled nursing facility and manage medically complex and active short-term sub-acute patients.
- Perform admissions, follow up and discharge visits for subacute rehabilitation patients
- Conduct periodic and regulatory visits for nursing home residents
- Order lab work and diagnostics as deemed appropriate
- Review and reconcile medications and sign orders.
- Document in both the nursing home record and BMC EMR (EPIC).
Benefits
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with training and practice experience.
- Benefits: https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
- BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
