Advanced Practice Provider - M/S

Emory•Atlanta, GA

16d

About The Position

Assists in evaluating and treating patients and documents care in medical records. Conducts patient interviews and records patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and medical problems or potential problems. Under a physician’s direction, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes. Assists physicians with diagnosis, care-plan development, and treatment prescribing. Orders, schedules, or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and explains scheduled procedures to patients, including their necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects. In collaboration with physicians, arranges consultations or referrals to other medical professionals or community services. Educates patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, at-home medical care, medications, and other health-related matters. Maintains accurate, current patient records and collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care plans. Prepares statistical reports and analyses for research projects and investigational protocols, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations. Trains and teaches healthcare professionals, including students and residents, in setting-specific techniques and procedures, and participates in organizational health services committees and professional activities. Works with a manager to formulate a professional development plan and attends educational in-services as appropriate. Physical demands and environmental conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks. Travel may be required, and personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current advanced practice nursing licensure in Georgia and Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body.
For Physician Assistant candidates: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Appropriate licensure in the state of Georgia.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and treating patients and document care in medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient, psychosocial, and medical histories, health status, and actual or potential problems.
Perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under a physician’s direction, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes.
Assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, including urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Arrange consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services in collaboration with physicians.
Educate patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up care, at-home medical care, medication, and related health matters.
Maintain and update accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and research analyses; report progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, students, and residents in setting-specific techniques and procedures.
Participate in organizational health services committees and professional activities.
Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.