Relief APP (NP/PA), BMT and Cell Therapy
About The Position
The BMT and Cell Therapy Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work in the Inpatient and Infusion Treatment Area setting to support allogeneic, autologous and CAR-T therapy patients. This position is a non-benefited relief position. The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.
Requirements
- PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Nice To Haves
- PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
- Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication.
- Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
- Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
- Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
- Assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR) after appropriate training.
- Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
- Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
- Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
- Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is a non benefited relief position.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
