Advanced Practice Provider

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for medical management of the headache patient population within the scope of APP practice. APPs include Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The role involves accurately diagnosing and treating patients in general neurology, with a focus on subspecialized patient populations as indicated. The APP may practice independently in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient settings and collaborate with physicians as appropriate. Duties may include inpatient admissions, consultations, subsequent-day visits, and discharges; ordering and managing appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies; and completing department-specific procedures after required training and competency assessment. Flexibility with scheduled rotations and locations may be needed to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's degree or higher-level educational program.
• Meet the requirements of the applicable State Boards.
• Maintain national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Barnes Jewish Health System.
• Hold any other certifications obligatory for the role.
• Demonstrate advanced scientific and current clinical knowledge.
• Applicable experience: less than one year.
• Meet applicable requirements for Advanced Practice Provider licensure in Kansas or Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Use prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Obtain and document relevant problem-focused or comprehensive histories from patients and medical records in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate terminology, formats, and technology in accordance with health system policies.
• Analyze data to determine health status.
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Perform accurate physical examinations.
• Establish patient relationships characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration.
• Seek opportunities to advance knowledge and experience.
• Complete admissions, consultations, subsequent-day visits, and discharges in the inpatient setting.
• Practice independently in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient settings, collaborating with physicians as appropriate.
• Order and manage appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Complete applicable department procedures after training and competency assessment.
• Maintain flexibility with scheduled rotations and locations to ensure patient needs are met.
• Accurately diagnose and treat patients in general neurology, focusing on subspecialized patient populations as indicated.

What This Job Offers

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