Rehab Advanced Practice Provider - Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit / Physiatry

Bethany Children's Health Center•Bethany, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Advanced Practice Provider serves patients with rehabilitation needs in the Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit (PMRU), managing inpatient medical care and providing outpatient follow-up to support continuity of care. The provider works closely with the interdisciplinary team and practices under the direct supervision of a physician and expert APRN for patient care, and under the Physiatry Program Manager for other program-related matters. The role includes direct care of acute rehab and subacute patients, education of APP students, organizational citizenship, and home-based on-call coverage. The schedule is Monday through Friday, during the day, in eight-hour shifts, with some on-call work from home. The position is based at Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany, Oklahoma. Bethany Children’s Health Center provides pediatric rehabilitation and complex care for children ages 0–21. Its multidisciplinary team supports patients and families in maximizing physical and cognitive potential and preparing for transition from hospital to home. The organization describes the role as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Nursing sufficient for APRN/NP designation, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program for PA-C designation, or a master’s degree in Nursing sufficient for Clinical Nurse Specialist designation.
For the Nurse Practitioner/APRN pathway: active Oklahoma RN and APNP licenses and active NP board certification.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: active Oklahoma PA-C license and active Physician Assistant board certification.
For the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: active Oklahoma RN and APRN licenses and active CNS board certification.
Certification through a national certifying board.
Eligible for OBNDD registration.
Eligible for DEA registration.
PALS certification.
The organization classifies its positions as safety-sensitive; applicants and employees in such roles may be subject to the stated marijuana-testing policy under Oklahoma law.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of clinical practice preferred.
Prior pediatric experience preferred.
Pediatric certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage medical care for patients with rehabilitation needs in the inpatient setting and provide outpatient follow-up to improve continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care to acute rehabilitation and subacute patients.
Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to guide patient care.
Practice under the direct supervision of a physician and expert APRN in patient-care management.
Follow the direction of the Physiatry Program Manager on other issues related to the program.
Educate APP students.
Provide some home-based on-call coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.