Competencies meeting current credentialing requirements
Current BLS Healthcare Provider card
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
Responsibilities
Establish preliminary diagnoses of physical abnormalities under a supervising physician
Recommend further testing and examinations to relevant services
Maintain and document complete medical records
Participate in the development of clinical protocols for Physician Extenders
Complete prescription refills as per Collaborative Agreement with supervising physician
Review daily lab and hospital reports with the supervising physician
Manage patient care in the office and hospital settings, coordinating treatments and referrals
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Flexible scheduling options
Supportive leadership involved in daily operations
Access to advanced medical technology and resources
Full Job Description
JOB DUTIES Establishes preliminary diagnoses of physical abnormalities under the direction of the supervising physician as per guidelines.
Recommends for further testing and examinations to appropriate cooperating services, (i.e., hospitals, clinical laboratories, radiological services, and other technical or specialized services.
Maintains and documents complete medical records and completes patient reports as required.
Participates in the development of written standing orders and/or protocols to be used by the Physician Extender as appropriate.
Prescription refills are completed per Collaborative Agreement with supervising physician.
Daily lab and hospital reports are reviewed with supervising physician and addressed as appropriate.
Acceptance of other duties and special assignments as may be designated by the Medical Director.
The APP will see patients in the office that are referred for medical management. Medical management would include reviewing patients past medical history, family history, social history, history of present illness, reviewing patient symptoms, Interstim management, foley placements, assessment/medical examination and plan for continued care of the patient, scheduling patients for further Urologic procedures, testing, and surgeries including but not limited to Urodynamics and Cystoscopies. Medication management as well as referrals to other providers as necessary. The APP will review test results with the patient and also provide counseling and coordination of their care. The APP will also follow patients within the hospital as consulted, document, place orders and order testing as appropriate.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Graduate of a nationally accredited and/or state approved PAC/CRNP educational program approved by the American Medical Association. Pennsylvania Certification as a PAC/CRNP. Credentialing - Competencies in accordance with current credentialing and/or competency requirements. Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.
