APP-Orthopedics Hospitalist - Denver, CO

AdventHealth•Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Hospitalist APP is an integral member of the inpatient medical team at AdventHealth Porter Hospital, providing high quality, compassionate, and coordinated patient care. This role primarily focuses on the comprehensive management of orthopedic surgical patients in collaboration with the orthopedic surgical team, nursing, care management and other ancillary teams. The APP will primarily assess, diagnose, and manage post-surgical orthopedic patients, facilitate multi-disciplinary rounds, and aid in discharge planning for optimal recovery and healing. The position supports the AdventHealth ministry of Christ through whole person care- addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. GENERAL SUMMARY: Collectively, the AdventHealth Medical group Hospital Medicine Program provides patient-centric care at our 5 hospitals in the Denver Metro area. Benefits of Employment with AdventHealth Medical Group + 2 Years of experience required ( No New Grads ) + Competitive Salary $144,433 - $155,244 + Hospitalist APP experience preferred + Committed and collaborative hospitalist leadership team + Established and successful program + CME allowance + 403b retirement plan + PTO + Malpractice coverage

Requirements

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Excellent clinical and communication skills
Strong commitment to providing exceptional care that is team and patient centered
Possess excellent clinical and communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team and patient centered
Graduate of an MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program
Graduate of a Physician Assistant, PA-C Program
Full Federal and State Prescriptive Authority
Eligibility to work in the United States
Current ACLS Certification
Possess or have the ability to procure and maintain a Colorado Medical License
Current DEA Licensure
Active member of the hospital medical staff and/or employed by the hospital.
Performs duties and interacts with others in a professional manner.
Maintains good working relationships with all coworkers.
Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO and observes department call-in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.
Attends and participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings as required (including but not limited to: ALN, safety training, etc.). Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, and disaster procedure regulations as presented in orientation, outlined in the safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.
Required to respond to emergency situations (i.e. disasters, hurricanes, etc.) by reporting to department and staying until the crisis is over or your position is covered by incoming personnel. This is a mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in termination.

Nice To Haves

Hospitalist APP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides daily rounding, assessment and management of post operative orthopedic patients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/APPs. May flex to other care areas/units that Hospital Medicine covers if the Orthopedic surgical schedule/volumes decrease to optimize value
Manages orthopedic consultations in a timely manner
Evaluates and manage medical comorbidities and post-surgical complications to optimize recovery and outcomes
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure effective communication, discharge planning and timely patient throughput
Accepts transfers of care from the orthopedic service lines if the patient is requiring increased medical management post operatively
Responds and participates in Rapid Responses and Code Blue as needed
Participates in staff education through various education modalities
Participates in committees and meetings as needed or assigned
Responds to clinical, documentation queries in a timely manner
Maintains current understanding of regulatory environment
Encourages in network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless otherwise specified by patient or physician
Participation as needed in quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics
Supports effective hospital throughput with pt management
Monday through Friday schedule, inclusive of evenings and holidays based on facility and hospital medicine program needs