Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology - Full-Time

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider functions in the role of clinician, consultant, educator, researcher, and serves as a resource to the physicians and coordinates clinical services to provide consistent quality of care for patients in a hospital setting and during out-patient follow-up communication. Conducts physical examinations, provides treatment, and counsels patients and families. Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior. Supports the elements of the Frederick Health Medical Group Physician Compact. Provides high quality care to the patients of the Medical Group. Example of Essential Functions: Provider Competencies: Participates in Process Improvements by engaging and actively participating in new QI workflow and processes. Completes Peer Audits in a timely manner. Recognizes an opportunity and acts to solve the problem. Follows FHMG’s policies and procedures. Maintains safe and clean work environment. Shares ideas and concerns constructively. Demonstrates respect and dignity in all interactions with patients, families, and staff across all dimensions of difference to include at least ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and lifestyle differences. Complies with FHMG Physician Compact elements. Demonstrates complete compliance with FHMG’s Confidentiality and HIPAA policies. Meets responsibilities tied to the FH Corporate Compliance Program Standards. Operational: Participates in and adopts practice changes to meet the requirements of National, State, and Payer Programs that Frederick Health Medical Group is involved in. Maintains proficiency with Frederick Health Medical Group’s EMR initially and with upgrades. Attends Provider meetings and in-services on a regular basis. Is responsible to patients and staff by maintaining their anticipated schedule on a consistent basis. Maintains an adequate patient flow to minimize delays. Understands the role of his/her Care Team in providing patient care to improve quality and patient satisfaction. Documentation: Uses EMR for documentation as per Frederick Health Medical Group standards. Employs new changes necessary to meet the ongoing requirements for PCMH and other agency/payer entities. Documents in a timely manner according to practice and Frederick Health Medical Group standards. Accurately documents to maintain an adequate clinical record. All the necessary elements required for a particular visit per standard medical guidelines are documented. Complies with pharmaceutical agent dispensing regulations when administrating medications in the office or giving medication samples. Proper documentation is included in the medical chart. Patient Care: Performs appropriate history, physical examination, assigns a diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan that is consistent to standard medical guidelines for patients/families. Care given stems from evidence-based medicine. Orders/arranges for appropriate labs, radiology tests, and consults taking into account evidence-based medicine and costs. As indicated by his/her training, skill set, and experience, performs various therapeutic procedures when clinically relevant. Patient care given and its documentation are consistent with the Care Team model of care. Care is patient-centered by utilization care plans, self-management tools, and care coordination for high risk patients. Proactively participates in the Care Team using evidence-based approaches to self management (patient coaching, motivational interviewing). Effectively communicates to all patients and families, particularly the vulnerable populations. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have knowledge of computer skills.
Experience with prior electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
Maintains the necessary CME credits to maintain licensure.
Must demonstrate ability to stay organized; is able to multi-task effectively.
Must demonstrate time management, conflict resolution, and trouble shooting skills.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Physician Assistant: Certification of completion from an approved Physician Assistant program.
Nurse Practitioner: Certification of completion from an approved Masters in Nursing program.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
Current DEA license.
Current Maryland Controlled Substance license.
Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or an approved training center.
License to practice in any state that has never been suspended or revoked.
Has not been excluded from participation from any Payers.