- Functions independently to perform comprehensive, age-appropriate history and physical examination for healthy, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients. Identifies and documents normal and abnormal findings Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs including laboratory tests, xrays, EKGs with assistance of collaborating physician as needed.
- Performs designated procedures according to current standards of care (AAP) and with permission of collaborating physician. These include, but are not limited to, suturing, stapling, I & D, wound care, fb removal, splinting.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities including certain vaccinations offered in PAUC setting.
- Providers with DEA certifications can prescribe schedule II-V controlled substances in US alongside a collaborating physician; this is not a requirement of NP and PAs employed at PAUC.
- Monitors the effectiveness of interventions and modifies treatment plan
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary
- Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings: referring, transferring, and discharging patients.
- Collaborates with community primary care physicians and
- specialists as needed to make decisions about treatment plan and appropriate follow up care. Makes appropriate referrals.
- Initiates arrangements for transfers- discusses transfer with PCP, gives report to accepting Emergency Department or clinic, completes appropriate paperwork to accompany patient.
- Communicates with patient’s primary care physician . Assures that completed patient progress notes are sent to patient’s PCP within 24 hours of visit. Consults primary care provider on call when appropriate to discuss care of patient.
- Orders equipment necessary for care at home and assures that training for their safe use is completed prior to discharge (i.e. Aerochamber, nebulizer, splints/immobilizers, crutches) .
- Educating patients on treatment plan, disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices. Communicating with PAUC nurses and medical assistants so that they can create comprehensive, accurate discharge instruction packets.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community.
- Self motivated to acquire Electronic Medical Record (Medent) skills necessary to ensure efficient and thorough documentation in every patient medical record.
- Provide professional guidance and supervision to medical assistants, RNs, LPNs and clerical staff , volunteers as appropriate
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
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Work Location: Multiple locations
