NP/PA PSYCHIATRY - CONSULTATION LIAISON

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

16h

About The Position

General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned Practice(s), under the delegated authority and supervision of the physicians within the scope of medical practice set forth by the State of Michigan and the medical staff of Sparrow Health System.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
Provides patient care in assigned Practices, including performing physical examinations and operative and/or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians; diagnosing and treating simple injuries, consulting with Physicians on complex cases, ordering routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and performing/interpreting routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
Assess patients, document care provided in the medical record, write prescriptions and manage the care of assigned patients for physician review; Assist with development of plan of care
Performs duties on the Consult and Liaison Team as assigned by Behavioral Health physicians
Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status when appropriate
Collaborates with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients
Counsels patients with regard to preventative health care and wellness
Provides formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients
Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives including peer review activities
Might participate in some on-call responsibilities
Maintains an environment of safety
University of Michigan Health – Sparrow is seeking a dynamic APP for our Psychiatric / Behavioral Health team. The Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Consult Liaison team provides exceptional care to paitents in the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow delivers quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
UMH Sparrow Behavioral Health offers psychiatry services throughout the hospital for psychiatry consults including the emergency department and designated area in the ED to support behavioral health patients
The Consultation Liaison providers daily average is 5-6 consults and 5-6 patient follow-up needs
The CL team consists of 2 consult liaison Psychiatrists and 2 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
1:4 call coverage per month for consult services
UM Health-Sparrow Offers:
Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
Malpractice insurance

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current BCLS
• Current State of Michigan APP Certification (NP or PA)
• Successful completion of hospital accreditation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other caregivers
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/ social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a busy Family Practice or specialty site.
• Two years’ experience in outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in assigned Practices, including performing physical examinations and operative and/or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians; diagnosing and treating simple injuries, consulting with Physicians on complex cases, ordering routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and performing/interpreting routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
• Assess patients, document care provided in the medical record, write prescriptions and manage the care of assigned patients for physician review; Assist with development of plan of care
• Performs duties on the Consult and Liaison Team as assigned by Behavioral Health physicians
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status when appropriate
• Collaborates with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients
• Counsels patients with regard to preventative health care and wellness
• Provides formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives including peer review activities
• Might participate in some on-call responsibilities
• Maintains an environment of safety

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
• Malpractice insurance

What This Job Offers

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