Same Day Care APC - SSMC-2

Under the general guidance of the Vice Chief for Specialties and Same Day Care the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines; Obtains a detailed and accurate medical history and performs a comprehensive physical exam for patients presenting to Same Day Care; Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures as indicated; Identifies and manages chronic medical conditions; Prescribes medications, as necessary; Writes orders in accordance with current practice guidelines; Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy; Facilitates timely care, as necessary; Actively participates in the South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts; Maintains communications with referring physicians; Collaborates with the patient care team (physicians, nurses, PT/OT, case management) to develop and facilitate care plan; Proactively manages patients to prevent complications; Provides urgent evaluation to patients with changes in clinical status; Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed; Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit; Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate; Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures; Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position

Requirements

Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program from an accredited institution; All licensure re-certifications, as required; Licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office; Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts) or Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration of Nurse Practitioners (Massachusetts); BLS - Basic Life Support; Requires DEAx number for the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone; Demonstrated history of proficiency in the delivery of medical care to adult patients; Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process; ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH); Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration

Nice to have

2 years of Acute Medicine experience, preferred