Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Hospitalist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

UBMD Internal Medicine (UBMDIM) is the academic medical practice affiliated with the University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. It is the largest practice plan within UBMD Physicians'​ Group, comprising 135 primary and specialty care physicians and a team of 187 staff members. Serving across 16 hospital and outpatient clinics, UBMDIM is committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of medical professionals. UBMDIM strives to remain at the forefront of healthcare innovation and excellence in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls region.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position for an Advanced Practice Provider NP OR PA located in Buffalo, NY. The Advanced Practice Provider will deliver high-quality medical care, including diagnosing and treating patients, managing chronic illnesses, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Additional responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing preventive care, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

Proficiency in practicing medicine, in in-patient/hospital environments

Experience in Critical Care Medicine and specialized treatments

Qualifications and experience as a Nurse Practitioner or

Ability to deliver patient-focused, evidence-based care with strong clinical decision-making skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team

Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of New York

Prior experience in internal medicine or similar healthcare settings is strongly preferred

Essential Functions:

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.

The APP will work with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.

The APP will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, privileges and practice agreements.

Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.

Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

Incorporate the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Maintain accurate and complete patient records; completes documentation within expected timeframe and submits completed billing in a timely fashion.

Handle urgent telephone calls and tasks for attending physicians that are unavailable/out of town.

Communicate effectively and accurately with patients, families, and physicians; recognizes appropriate times to refer to a physician or other healthcare provider.

Collaborate with physicians on designing and implementing appropriate plan of care for the patient, or chooses appropriate treatment based on pre-determined protocols.

May be expected to work at other UBMD IM sites where care is provided.

Any other duties as requested by collaborating physician, medical director and/or division chief.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance