APP, Endocrine Surgery, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

3d•$144,500•Onsite

About The Position

In a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to support high-quality care. The scope of practice includes expert clinical practice; guidance and coaching for patients, families, and healthcare providers; support for quality and safety initiatives; and clinical, professional, and systems leadership. Working with a supervising or collaborating physician, the APP conducts and assesses patient visits, supports hospital rounds and discharges, performs preoperative and postoperative visits, orders and interprets laboratory and imaging studies, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions, prescribes medications and treatment plans, and educates patients and families. The role includes management of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders and contributing to the development of a highly regarded Thyroid Center. The APP participates in or leads quality assessment and performance improvement activities, supports program growth, regularly attends Tumor Board meetings, manages the patient database, and serves on call and/or weekend rotation as required. The position is based at Paramus, 80 Route 4 E, and is a full-time day-shift role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, or hold a current Registered Professional Nurse license and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program/Master’s in Nursing.
Current NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants, or current ANCC or AANP certification for Advanced Practice Nurses; RFNA certification is required if assisting in the Operating Room.
Valid, current New Jersey license.
Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered.
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical practice experience.
BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct and assess histories and physical examinations for new, follow-up, and urgent visits.
Assist with hospital rounds and patient discharges, including medication reconciliation and development of a follow-up plan.
Perform preoperative and postoperative visits.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
Prescribe medications and treatment plans.
Educate patients and families.
Manage thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders.
Assist in developing a highly regarded Thyroid Center.
Participate in or lead quality assessment and performance improvement activities and programmatic growth opportunities.
Attend Tumor Board meetings regularly.
Manage the patient database.
Serve on call and/or weekend rotation as required.

Benefits

Medical/prescription coverage and dental and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
Six paid holidays, paid time off, wellness time off, and extended illness leave.
Retirement plan.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
Daycare discounts at various facilities.
Ability to earn up to a 5% quality incentive.