UVA Specialty and Same Day Care Culpeper - Experienced Primary Care Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Full Time (Open)

University of Virginia • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

UVA Specialty and Same Day Care Culpeper is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that specializes in Adult Endocrinology. The position offers a work schedule of Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with an outpatient only focus and a 4-day work week. This organization is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in adult endocrinology.
• License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider in Virginia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings.
• Work in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care.
• Exercise independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures.
• Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments.
• Formulate diagnoses, identify problems and health risk profiles, and communicate with other members of the health care team.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing.
• Order medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
• Request consultation and initiate referrals to other health care providers.
• Evaluate and analyze patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic interventions.
• Provide information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as appropriate.
• Manage patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
• Report births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other critical information.
• Meet quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
• Serve on select committees as needed.
• Participate in the clinical experience of students, interns, and residents as appropriate.
• Participate in group, peer and other review activities as requested.
• Prepare and attend to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary for professional services.
• Promote the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource.
• Follow policies and procedures of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers.
• Accurately assign Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes.
• Update practice through continuing education by attending conferences and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree