Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Concussion
About The Position
In the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Concussion role, you're an integral part of an interdisciplinary team consisting of physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, neuropsychology, and physicians. Together, you'll deliver comprehensive concussion care through an established concussion program. Key Position Details: Job Description: Hours/shifts: Monday - Friday daytime hours, no weekends, no call Locations: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Center Golden Valley, Abbott Northwestern WestHealth, and Mercy Hospital Specialty Center Provides clinical care for patients in an outpatient setting Will conduct follow-up appointments and may complete patient assessments as appropriate Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care Refers for specialty care when determined Consults with physician when patient's needs outside of advanced practice provider's scope Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff Acts as a resource to members of the team Works with primary care team for program development Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited physician assistant program OR nurse practitioner program
- Certification as a Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire OR Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
- Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- New Graduates may be considered
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical care for patients in an outpatient setting
- Will conduct follow-up appointments and may complete patient assessments as appropriate
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care
- Refers for specialty care when determined
- Consults with physician when patient's needs outside of advanced practice provider's scope
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff
- Acts as a resource to members of the team
- Works with primary care team for program development
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty
Benefits
- Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
- Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
- In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
- Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
- Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
