Advanced Practice Provider-Pediatric Comprehensive Epilepsy

Intermountain Health

2d•$62 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider will work in the pediatric comprehensive epilepsy center at Primary Children's Hospital as part of a team committed to quality care and an excellent patient experience. The role provides comprehensive care to pediatric patients with epilepsy and leads a multidisciplinary team, while managing the center in partnership with another APP. Clinical responsibilities primarily include outpatient clinic care and inpatient admitting, discharging, and management of patients requiring EEG monitoring. The provider supports surgical patients with pre- and post-operative care but does not assist in the operating room. The role also contributes to the management and continued development of the program in collaboration with the service line director and medical director. Program work includes developing and implementing goals, creating patient education materials, assisting with marketing plans, developing care processes and protocols, tracking patient outcomes, and managing resources to provide cost-efficient care. The position is based at the nationally ranked Complex Epilepsy Center at Primary Children's Hospital, a Level 4 epilepsy center accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The center evaluates and treats patients from birth through young adulthood with epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Requirements

Current state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Certification as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Eligible for a State Controlled Substance License.
Eligible for a Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

Prior pediatric APP experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with epilepsy.
Lead a multidisciplinary team and manage the center in partnership with another APP.
Provide outpatient clinic care and inpatient admitting, discharging, and management of patients requiring EEG monitoring.
Support surgical patients with pre- and post-operative care; the role does not include assisting in the operating room.
Work with the service line director and medical director to develop, implement, and meet program goals.
Develop patient education materials and assist with marketing plans.
Develop care processes and protocols.
Track patient outcomes and manage resources to provide cost-efficient patient care.