BHMG Plastic Surgery Office APP

Brown Medicine•East Providence, RI

7d•$127,504 - $161,782•Onsite

About The Position

The Plastic Surgery Office APP reports to the Supervising Physician and provides compassionate, efficient, and accurate patient care. The role assists with diagnosis, treatments, and consultations; mentors clinical personnel; and serves as a liaison among patients, staff, providers, and leadership. The APP works independently and as part of a treatment team, caring for adults and children aged 18 months and older. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: master’s degree from an accredited advanced practice program and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Rhode Island licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.
For Physician Assistants: bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification and a current Rhode Island physician assistant license.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures.
Organizational and analytical skills to maintain efficient workflow.
Ability to adjust responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for courteous and effective interactions with patients, families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff, and physicians.
Progressive thinking about budget, training, and quality issues.
Strong leadership qualities.
One year of related experience required.
Experience caring for children aged 18 months and older.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience preferred.
Prior Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine experience preferred; some medic or primary care experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and treat patient needs within BHMG Plastic Surgery, and triage adults and children aged 18 months and older according to urgency.
Manage private, pre-employment, and workers’ compensation patients.
Order medically indicated laboratory tests, x-rays, ECGs, point-of-care tests, injections, and referrals; prescribe medications and treatments.
Perform digital blocks, local anesthesia, and minor surgical procedures, including laceration repair and incision and drainage.
Consult with other providers about medical care as necessary.
Maintain patient flow on-site by directing and communicating clearly with clinical staff.
Maintain quality assurance of charts and testing.
Handle telephone calls and follow-up care related to services rendered for patients, providers, company accounts, and clinical staff.
Attend required provider and staff meetings.
Maintain timely and accurate patient records for clinical, billing, physician-review, and peer-review purposes.
Educate patients about preventive care and prescribed treatments.
Manage patients who do not require complex medical management or specialized treatment.
Assess, plan, and implement individual patient care appropriate to each patient’s age and specific needs, communicating appropriately with people served regardless of age.
Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in developing and reviewing office policies, procedures, and instructional handouts.
Promote a safety-conscious workforce.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.