UVA Health
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Orthopedics Inpatient
UVA Health, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Orthopedics Inpatient
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Full time Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery APP, responsible for the management of Ortho Joint, Ortho Trauma, Ortho Spine and Ortho Hand patients, on an acute care unit. Should have exceptional communication skills and work well with other APP's on the team to coordinate care, facilitate admissions and discharges and ensure excellent communication across the healthcare spectrum (inpatient, outpatient and rehab or nursing facilities, included). Provides patient care services as part of a healthcare team, including nursing, case management, residents, fellows and surgeons. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment.
Clinical
Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment
Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests
Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment and diagnostic findings
Develops, implements and evaluates treatment plans
Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite
Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols
Collaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers
Facilitates the timely flow of patients via collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and supports all interdisciplinary relationships
Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life‑saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance
Recognizes and incorporates age‑specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families
Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family
Provides consultation in specialty area
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Coordinates meeting applicable clinical standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient families, staff and students
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency
Educational
Acts as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education of other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides education consistent with evidence‑based practices and protocols
Precepts APP students and provides mentoring for other APP’s
Provides outreach and education to the community and within the Advanced Practice arena
Coordinates meeting applicable educational standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Leadership
Acts as a role model to colleagues, interdisciplinary team members, the institution and to the community
Demonstrates respect to all within the institution and community
Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship and empowerment of others within the healthcare community
Assumes leadership role in the development of the Advanced Practice Role to patients, families, other healthcare professionals and to the community
Coordinates meeting applicable leadership standards for all disciplines in collaboration with physician(s) and team members
Meets leadership competency standards
Quality/Stewardship/Outcomes
Participates in, supports and leads quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care delivery
Utilizes research and Evidence‑Based practice in the delivery of patient care
Evaluates the implications of access, quality, safety and cost on the delivery of healthcare
Participates in the development of instruments to measure patient and practice outcomes
Identifies needs, variations and interventions to ensure and improve quality care
Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for the purposes of administration and reimbursement
Provides expertise in the measurement, development, evaluation and communication of the status and progression of applicable patient care standards
Participates and contributes to departmental/divisional/institutional initiatives
Provides input in the annual review of other staff members
Assists in the development clinical pathways and protocols
Participates in accreditation preparedness
Coordinates meeting applicable performance improvement standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Research
Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research and in the analysis of evidence‑based practice
Coordinates meeting applicable research standards for all disciplines and areas of practice
Professional Development
Maintains professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), certification and practice agreements as required by the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, national certification organizations, and the institution
Maintains and demonstrates competencies for designated privileges requested as required for ongoing professional practice evaluation and outcomes
Maintains Advanced certification(s)
Pursues educational opportunities for professional growth (CEU/CME, conferences, and or seminars, etc.)
Serves on appropriate committees in department/division/institution and community
Participates in/presents at M&M, Grand Rounds, etc.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master’s Degree as an Advance Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advance Practice Provider - Physician Assistant
Experience: One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies. Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20‑50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Compensation Position Compensation Range: $96,907.20 - $155,043.20 Annual
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Full time Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery APP, responsible for the management of Ortho Joint, Ortho Trauma, Ortho Spine and Ortho Hand patients, on an acute care unit. Should have exceptional communication skills and work well with other APP's on the team to coordinate care, facilitate admissions and discharges and ensure excellent communication across the healthcare spectrum (inpatient, outpatient and rehab or nursing facilities, included). Provides patient care services as part of a healthcare team, including nursing, case management, residents, fellows and surgeons. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment.
Clinical
Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment
Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests
Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment and diagnostic findings
Develops, implements and evaluates treatment plans
Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite
Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols
Collaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers
Facilitates the timely flow of patients via collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and supports all interdisciplinary relationships
Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life‑saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance
Recognizes and incorporates age‑specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families
Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family
Provides consultation in specialty area
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Coordinates meeting applicable clinical standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient families, staff and students
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency
Educational
Acts as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education of other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides education consistent with evidence‑based practices and protocols
Precepts APP students and provides mentoring for other APP’s
Provides outreach and education to the community and within the Advanced Practice arena
Coordinates meeting applicable educational standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Leadership
Acts as a role model to colleagues, interdisciplinary team members, the institution and to the community
Demonstrates respect to all within the institution and community
Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship and empowerment of others within the healthcare community
Assumes leadership role in the development of the Advanced Practice Role to patients, families, other healthcare professionals and to the community
Coordinates meeting applicable leadership standards for all disciplines in collaboration with physician(s) and team members
Meets leadership competency standards
Quality/Stewardship/Outcomes
Participates in, supports and leads quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care delivery
Utilizes research and Evidence‑Based practice in the delivery of patient care
Evaluates the implications of access, quality, safety and cost on the delivery of healthcare
Participates in the development of instruments to measure patient and practice outcomes
Identifies needs, variations and interventions to ensure and improve quality care
Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for the purposes of administration and reimbursement
Provides expertise in the measurement, development, evaluation and communication of the status and progression of applicable patient care standards
Participates and contributes to departmental/divisional/institutional initiatives
Provides input in the annual review of other staff members
Assists in the development clinical pathways and protocols
Participates in accreditation preparedness
Coordinates meeting applicable performance improvement standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Research
Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research and in the analysis of evidence‑based practice
Coordinates meeting applicable research standards for all disciplines and areas of practice
Professional Development
Maintains professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), certification and practice agreements as required by the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, national certification organizations, and the institution
Maintains and demonstrates competencies for designated privileges requested as required for ongoing professional practice evaluation and outcomes
Maintains Advanced certification(s)
Pursues educational opportunities for professional growth (CEU/CME, conferences, and or seminars, etc.)
Serves on appropriate committees in department/division/institution and community
Participates in/presents at M&M, Grand Rounds, etc.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master’s Degree as an Advance Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advance Practice Provider - Physician Assistant
Experience: One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies. Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20‑50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Compensation Position Compensation Range: $96,907.20 - $155,043.20 Annual
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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