Nurse Practitioner

Highland Hospital•Rochester, NY

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join a busy medical practice in the Irondequoit, NY area and become part of an interdisciplinary team that provides patient care utilizing the Patient Centered Medical Home model. This practice has a combination of specialties: Family Medicine and Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Med/Peds). The APP will establish a team supported patient panel. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential with the ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative. An APP mentoring program is available for all new hires along with thoughtful onboarding.

Requirements

Fulfilled the educational requirements to be a licensed PA (completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, registered in New York State) or certification as a Nurse Practitioner registered in New York State
Current NYS Physician’s Assistant license or Family Nurse Practitioner license
BLS Certification required
DEA required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

2 -3 years of experience as a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in family practice or other primary care setting preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation and management of acute/chronic illnesses
Ordering/interpreting/communicating diagnostic tests and results
Complete physical exams
Wellness visits
Hospital/ED follow-ups and Transitional Care Management
Collaboration with network based physicians and medical team regarding patient care
Facilitating appropriate referrals to specialists or community-based agencies
Opportunities for office based procedures
Patient education/counseling intended to maintain or restore physical/emotional health and function
Educational support for various learners consistent with the goals of the UR teaching institution