Advanced Practice Prov Fellow - Emergency Medicine

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APPF) is a member of a collaborative healthcare team that includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, technicians, and support personnel. Under general physician supervision, the fellow provides quality, compassionate care while supporting cost effectiveness and service excellence. The role is applicable for a 12-month period.

The fellow participates in an intensive 12-month training program involving patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center, simulation lab training, off-service rotations, and rotations at community hospital emergency departments. The program includes core competency assessments, lectures, grand rounds, simulation exercises, and development of emergency medicine skills including intubation, wound care, central line and CT insertion, and basic diagnostic ultrasound.

The fellow obtains health histories, performs physical and developmental assessments, initiates screening and diagnostic procedures, manages minor trauma and acute health problems, and contributes to health maintenance and clinical management of stable chronic conditions. The fellow assesses, diagnoses, and manages selected illnesses and conditions; requests and interprets laboratory, radiology, and screening tests; and implements treatment plans using established protocols or physician consultation. The role also includes medication administration, electronic medical record documentation, coordinating appointments and referrals, consulting with physicians, collaborating with the care team, and continuing professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
• DEA licensure.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month training program with patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center, simulation lab training, off-service rotations, and community hospital emergency department rotations.
• Pass monthly core competency assessments, attend lectures and grand rounds, participate in simulation exercises, and demonstrate appropriate patient care skills.
• Obtain comprehensive health histories and perform physical, psychological, and developmental assessments.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings and determine when to consult or refer patients to other members of the healthcare team.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage selected acute and chronic illnesses and conditions.
• Perform or request laboratory, radiology, and other screening procedures; analyze and interpret test results and other health data.
• Initiate and implement appropriate treatment plans using established protocols or physician consultation.
• Administer medications and injections as needed.
• Use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records, to document assessment findings, patient responses, procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns.
• Coordinate appointments and referrals, including use of community resources as dictated by the patient's health status.
• Consult with physicians and keep them informed of patient care needs and problems.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers and maintain supportive communication with department members, employees, patients, and family members.
• Continue professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level