APRN/Instr. I - General Cardiology (Moffitt Cancer Center)

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for a full-time position at the Instructor rank. This position prepares and conducts in-depth review of medical records (prior to patient visits for new patients); conducts thorough interviews with patients and/or families at scheduled appointments and creates comprehensive medical histories; performs initial and periodic physical examinations; assesses patients' interpretation of healthcare needs and addresses appropriately. Correlates subjective/objective data to formalize a differential or working diagnosis and establishes/executes a treatment plan. Orders appropriate studies for workup. Educates and counsels patients and families about disease processes & treatment options and discusses plan details. Reviews final results of labs and diagnostic tests/imaging. Creates short-term and long-term treatment goals. Writes orders for changes in medication(s) and arranges plan details (follow up visits, labs/imaging, procedures, referrals, etc); this is subject to review, discussion and approval of counter-signing attending physician. Communicates results/plan with patients and arranges necessary follow up. Updates charts with results and medical records as received. Responsibilities Clinical: Evaluation with diagnostic testing and history taking in the patient population with a suspected or confirmed cardiology diagnosis referred from Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Emergency physicians, or other specialties. Triages inpatient consults, and patient phone calls renew prescriptions, coordinates care and assessed post-procedure problems. Provide outpatient cardio-oncology consultations at multiple clinical sites. Administrative: Assist and coordinate patient care with referring provider, outpatient follow up and recommendations based on findings. Education of patient and family regarding diagnosis, findings, and follow-up. Address patient and staff inquiries and questions via medical record. Documentation of all orders, procedures, and progress notes on the patient’s electronic medical record. Research: When directed by the Section leadership, participate in the Section's research projects and provide clinical input regarding clinical trials participation for various patients with cancer. Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Requirements

Master's or Medical degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.
This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.

Responsibilities

Evaluation with diagnostic testing and history taking in the patient population with a suspected or confirmed cardiology diagnosis referred from Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Emergency physicians, or other specialties.
Triages inpatient consults, and patient phone calls renew prescriptions, coordinates care and assessed post-procedure problems.
Provide outpatient cardio-oncology consultations at multiple clinical sites.
Assist and coordinate patient care with referring provider, outpatient follow up and recommendations based on findings.
Education of patient and family regarding diagnosis, findings, and follow-up.
Address patient and staff inquiries and questions via medical record.
Documentation of all orders, procedures, and progress notes on the patient’s electronic medical record.
When directed by the Section leadership, participate in the Section's research projects and provide clinical input regarding clinical trials participation for various patients with cancer.
Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university.
Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
May represent the university, college/school, or department.