Same Day Care APC - Ssmc-2

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Requisition Number:

R-23320

Facility:

LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater DriveNorwell, MA 02061

Department Name:

SMC Urgent Care

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Varied Shifts (United States of America)

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.

As a Same Day Care Provider at SSMC, you will report, through the Vice Chief. You will have such duties and responsibilities as are set forth below and may be reasonably requested by SSH from time to time. You shall perform the medical services faithfully, with due diligence and efficiency, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the applicable standards of your profession, canons of professional ethics and all laws and SSH policies in effect from time to time. SSH recognizes that teamwork and flexibility are essential to providing 24-hour per day patient-centered care. SSH expects you to be respectful of your patients, other health care providers, and the physicians and staff of SSH. You shall be professional at all times and adhere to HIPAA standards with regard to maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will have several different roles as a SSH Hospital Medicine Provider. These roles include admitting, rounding, and performing consults at the request of other providers. Regardless of role, you will be required to use approved SSH patient care treatment plans and order sets, when appropriate.

Compensation Pay Range:

$107,000.00 - $224,123.00

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education -

This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office

• Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program from an accredited institution.
• All licensure re-certifications, as required.

Minimum Work Experience

2 years of Acute Medicine experience, preferred

Required Licenses / Registrations

Physician Assistant- Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)

or

Nurse Practitioner- Board of Registration of Nurse Practitioners

(Massachusetts)

Required Classes/Skills -

BLS- Basic Life Support

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

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.

M - F, weekends may be required

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification- American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant- Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)