Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or graduate degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) from an accredited program
NCCPA certification or equivalent Nurse Practitioner national board certification
Current Rhode Island State Licensure for Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Current DEA and Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) or ability to obtain prior to start date
Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, preferably in an emergency department setting
Responsibilities
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations for emergency department patients
Order and interpret diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses
Develop and implement treatment plans for patients in the Emergency Department
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic emergency medicine procedures
Practice under the supervision of the Attending Physician and in accordance with established protocols
Benefits
Work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Day shift with 8-hour daily hours
Opportunity to work in a reputable hospital setting
Collaborative environment with supervision from experienced physicians
Potential for professional growth in emergency medicine
Full Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Medical Director or Associate Medical Director, this Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is responsible for practicing emergency medicine in the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Advanced Practice Provider will obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and order and interpret diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop and implement treatment plans for emergency department patients. Additionally, the APP will perform diagnostic and therapeutic emergency medicine procedures.
All practice is performed under the supervision of the Attending Physician and in accordance with written policies and protocols developed and approved by the Emergency Department, the Medical Executive Committee, and the Board of Rhode Island Hospital/Miriam Hospital/Newport Hospital.
EDUCATION:
Physician Assistants: Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Nurse Practitioners: graduate degree (Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
National Certifying Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification, or equivalent Nurse Practitioner national board certification
Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Rhode Island State Licensure
Current DEA and Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) or ability to obtain prior to start date.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, preferably in an emergency department setting.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
Pay Range: $127,504.00-$161,782.40
Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: Yes
