About this role
Description
Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider to be part of our hospital care team at Vibra Hospital in Folsom, California. APP's work closely with our physicians to provide high-quality medical care. Training provided. Full time. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com
Inpatient APP Duties Include:
· Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to hospital patients and delegated medical tasks, using established and approved protocols as required by PMA and hospital policy.
· Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.
· Collaborate with the patient, family members, and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.
· Educate patients on procedures, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
· Document all services and orders in the patient's electronic medical record.
· Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
· Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients and/or their families.
· Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
· Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD
· 401k with generous company match
· Relocation assistance
· Malpractice insurance
Requirements
Education/Licensure/Certifications:
· Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and current, unrestricted California NP license OR
· Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and current California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California
· Current DEA certificate without restriction
· ACLS required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Two years related NP/PA experience preferred.
· Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals.
· Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner
· Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
· Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
· Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
· Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training
Other facts
About Pulmonary Medicine Associates
For over 50 years our medical group has been known as “PMA” which stands for “Pulmonary Medicine Associates.” Our providers care for some of the most complicated and critically ill patients in the Greater Sacramento Area, both in the hospital and in the outpatient office environment.
Currently, PMA providers offer a broad spectrum of specialized services often found only in an academic setting. The scope of services available from the group’s Board Certified providers include, but are not limited to:
•Critical Care Medicine – Assessment and care for seriously ill patients in the hospital
•Tele-ICU Care – Assessment and management for seriously ill patients who are in the hospital, from a remote location
•Pulmonary Medicine – Evaluation and care for patients with health problems involving the lungs. Examples include, but are not limited to asthma, emphysema, interstitial lung disease, pleural effusions, pulmonary embolism, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung infections
•Infectious Diseases – Evaluation and care for patients with serious infections including acute infectious diseases, post operative infections, long term IV antibiotic treatment, and management of HIV disease
•Palliative Care – Care focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness — whatever the prognosis
•Sleep Medicine – Evaluation and treatment of the complete range of sleep disorders
What you'll do
- The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care to hospital patients under the supervision of a physician, conducting exams, ordering tests, and collaborating with the healthcare team. They will also educate patients and document services in the electronic medical record.
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