University of Toledo Physicians, LLC
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery
University of Toledo Physicians, LLC, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.
University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.
The
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
functions within the collaborative agreement arranged with Physician. The APP will work autonomously and in collaboration with the Physicians within a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) or Supervision Agreement (SA) to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or population of patients. APPs can serve as healthcare resource providers, patient advocates and interdisciplinary consultant with the Health Care Team.
Essential Job Functions And Accountabilities
Demonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in unit’s Scope of Care
Maintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialty
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies
Recognizes deviations from the normal in the assessment and coordinates care with physician
Writes prescriptions; initiates request and/or perform routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated. Identify normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in laboratory studies
Evaluates and monitor the patient’s response to health and disease and provide education and counseling as appropriate
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient
Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials as appropriate
Triages phone calls from the outpatients, manages patient care problems and follow up on complex care concerns
Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care
Values ethnic and cultural differences in the treatment and planning of care
Demonstrates competence of the practice outlines with the SCA using methods of quality care review, periodic peer review, and clinical outcomes evaluations
Files SCA with the sponsoring physician, the Medical Staff Office, and reviews and renews periodically. If requirement for prescriptive authority are met, add appropriate drugs from formulary to the plan as appropriate
Maintains provision of preventative health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, etc.)
Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patients
Provides education to patients, families, and staff about the disease process and treatment
Initiates/Communicates discharge-planning needs to patients/social workers in a timely manner
Participates in interdisciplinary continuous quality improvement in patient care
Establish goals and objectives for their area in congruence with department’s goals and objectives
Indirectly influences the budgetary performance of the organization by appropriate utilization of resources, infection control principles, and customer satisfaction
Directly influences patient satisfaction by delivering patient healthcare services
Directly influence patient safety through compliance of National Patient Safety Goals set forth by accrediting body
Practices within normal standards specific to specialty, for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants and as identified in the Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code
Conducts/participates in divisional/institutional research as opportunities arise
Assists with the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines as appropriate
Acts as a mentor/role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and/or other ancillary staff.
Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessary
Promotes spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree in appropriate field
Certifications/Licensure:
State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
COA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant
BLS Certified
Eligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA
Preferred Qualifications WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students, residents, and physicians.
Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephones
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.
The
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
functions within the collaborative agreement arranged with Physician. The APP will work autonomously and in collaboration with the Physicians within a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) or Supervision Agreement (SA) to diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or population of patients. APPs can serve as healthcare resource providers, patient advocates and interdisciplinary consultant with the Health Care Team.
Essential Job Functions And Accountabilities
Demonstrates clinical competency and accountability in care for patients as identified in unit’s Scope of Care
Maintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialty
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies
Recognizes deviations from the normal in the assessment and coordinates care with physician
Writes prescriptions; initiates request and/or perform routine laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies as indicated. Identify normal and abnormal findings commonly seen in laboratory studies
Evaluates and monitor the patient’s response to health and disease and provide education and counseling as appropriate
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient
Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials as appropriate
Triages phone calls from the outpatients, manages patient care problems and follow up on complex care concerns
Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care
Values ethnic and cultural differences in the treatment and planning of care
Demonstrates competence of the practice outlines with the SCA using methods of quality care review, periodic peer review, and clinical outcomes evaluations
Files SCA with the sponsoring physician, the Medical Staff Office, and reviews and renews periodically. If requirement for prescriptive authority are met, add appropriate drugs from formulary to the plan as appropriate
Maintains provision of preventative health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, etc.)
Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patients
Provides education to patients, families, and staff about the disease process and treatment
Initiates/Communicates discharge-planning needs to patients/social workers in a timely manner
Participates in interdisciplinary continuous quality improvement in patient care
Establish goals and objectives for their area in congruence with department’s goals and objectives
Indirectly influences the budgetary performance of the organization by appropriate utilization of resources, infection control principles, and customer satisfaction
Directly influences patient satisfaction by delivering patient healthcare services
Directly influence patient safety through compliance of National Patient Safety Goals set forth by accrediting body
Practices within normal standards specific to specialty, for Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants and as identified in the Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code
Conducts/participates in divisional/institutional research as opportunities arise
Assists with the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines as appropriate
Acts as a mentor/role model for staff as well as a resource person for nurses, medical assistants, and/or other ancillary staff.
Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessary
Promotes spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree in appropriate field
Certifications/Licensure:
State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
COA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant
BLS Certified
Eligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA
Preferred Qualifications WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students, residents, and physicians.
Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephones
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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