Physician Assistant - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ARNP is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies at Jackson Memorial Hospital as part of the Transplant Pulmonology program. Assist physicians in performing medical procedures, up to and including vital signs and nursing assessments, history and physical. The incumbent will be evaluated and managed care of lung, and lung transplant patients at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The incumbent will be tasked to manage patients for lung and respiratory related illness. This includes history taking and physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing. Coordinates the discharge planning and outpatient care for patients consulted, in collaboration with the Inpatient Attending. Providing patient education; coordinating and conducting clinical and telephone follow-up of patients. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Master’s degree in relevant field
Valid State of Florida APRN License
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques

Responsibilities

May be required to perform consults and daily follow-up progress notes
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up
Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols
Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff
Obtains complete medical history independent of supervision by the physician
Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines
Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family
Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities
Responsible for providing assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients
Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records
Administers nursing assessments to include performing examinations, giving injections and assessing a patient's health status
Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers
Evaluates and manages care of lung, and lung transplant patients at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Manages patients for lung and respiratory related illness.
Coordinates the discharge planning and outpatient care for patients consulted, in collaboration with the Inpatient Attending.
Providing patient education; coordinating and conducting clinical and telephone follow-up of patients.