Family medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- UVA Stuarts Draft Family Practice

UVA Health • Stuarts Draft, VA

49d • $105,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Stuarts Draft Family Practice is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant (APP) for their practice in Stuarts Draft, VA. The role is responsible for the provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings (e.g., ambulatory clinic, hospital, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility/nursing home, ambulatory surgery center, and community settings), within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing dependent on specialty. The APP will work in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing, and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system. They will exercise independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience, as credentialed by UVA Health System. This includes performing and documenting comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, formulating diagnoses, identifying problems and health risk profiles, and performing/ordering/interpreting diagnostic studies. The APP will also order medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations, request consultations, and initiate referrals. They will evaluate patient responses to interventions, provide education and support to patients/families, and participate in on-call responsibilities as appropriate. Management of patients will be in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures. The role also involves reporting births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases, and other critical health information as required by legal or governmental authorities. The APP will meet quality standards, may serve on committees, and participate in the clinical experience of students and residents. They will prepare necessary reports, claims, and correspondence, and promote the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource. Adherence to policies and procedures of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS, and other contracted payers is expected. The role requires accurate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 codes and continuous professional development through continuing education and seeking growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
• Department and unit specific experience.
• License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
• If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
• Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Nice To Haves

• During the first two years of employment, the provider will receive a tiered base salary plus a $10,000 guaranteed incentive.
• Following the completion of the two-year guarantee period, compensation will transition to a tiered base salary plus a productivity (wRVU)-based incentive model.
• Base salary is determined by years of APP experience: 0–5 years of experience: $105,000 base salary; More than 5 years up to 10 years of experience: $115,000 base salary; More than 10 years of experience: $125,000 base salary.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings.
• Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management.
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures.
• Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
• Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.
• Performs procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.
• Orders medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
• Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other health care providers, including specialists when and if needed.
• Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic, diagnostic interventions.
• Provides information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit.
• Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
• Reports births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other information critical to the patient’s and/or the public’s health as required by legal or governmental authorities, in a timely manner.
• Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
• May serve on select committees as needed.
• May participate in the clinical experience of students (graduate/post graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students), interns, and residents, as appropriate.
• Participates in group, peer and other review activities as requested.
• Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of professional services.
• Promotes the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health care practitioners.
• Follows policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers with which the entity may contract.
• Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), codes.
• Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
• Seeks professional development and growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through formal and informal activities including developing and presenting educational programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a licensed independent provider.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth savings options.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• CME/professional development support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for many positions.

What This Job Offers

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