APP, Endocrine Surgery, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital • Paramus, NJ

2d

About The Position

The APP in Endocrine Surgery contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, supporting high-quality care through expert clinical practice, patient and family guidance, coaching of healthcare providers, quality and safety initiatives, and clinical, professional, and systems leadership.

In collaboration with a supervising or collaborating physician, the APP provides care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders; conducts and evaluates new, follow-up, and urgent visits; assists with hospital rounds and discharges; performs pre-operative and post-operative visits; orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies; diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions; prescribes medications and treatment plans; and educates patients and families. The role also supports development of a highly regarded Thyroid Center, participates in quality and performance improvement and program growth, attends Tumor Board meetings, manages a patient database, and serves on call and/or weekend rotation as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or hold a current Registered Professional Nurse credential and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program/Master's in Nursing.
• Current NCCPA certification, or for Advanced Practice Nurses, current ANCC or AANP certification.
• Registered Nurse First Assist (RFNA) certification 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem-solving ability.
• 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 follow-up plans.
• Perform pre-operative and post-operative visits.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests 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 building 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 and prescription coverage
• Dental and vision discount program
• Group term life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefit plans
• Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
• Six paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness time off
• Extended illness
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
• Daycare discounts

What This Job Offers

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