Advanced Practice Provider II

Advanced Practice Provider II

The Advanced Practice Provider II (APP) is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned patients within Cottage Medical Group (CMG) and/or the hospital. Functions independently and in collaboration with the supervising clinic physician(s) and leadership in the delivery of patient care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational and therapeutic management plans for patients.

Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include ancillary services departments, clinic and/or hospital staff, supervising physician(s) as well as other physicians, and management throughout CMG and/or the hospital. External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

Qualifications

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board. Master's degree or certificate from a specialized medical training program associated with a medical school that includes classroom students and clinical experience required.

OR

NURSE PRACTITIONER - Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code required

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current California Registered Nurse License, Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board and California Furnishing license required.

OR

Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California State Board required.

Approval for privileges by Medical Staff (if applicable).

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 45 days.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) required.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow required
• Experience working with EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of PA or NP experience or two years of experience specific to the practice specialty of the assigned clinic and/or in an inpatient setting required.
• Experience in the area of the clinic specialty and in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Exceptional Independent and collaborative critical thinking.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Effective verbal and written communication. Spanish-speaking preferred.
• Skilled in correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14190
• Job Category Advanced Practice Providers
• Job Shift Day
• Locations CMG Cottage Cardiology Clinic Santa Barbara 75981
• Work Shift 8 Hours
• FTE (.01 - 1.0) 1
• Job Type Full-Time
• Work Location On-site
• Salary Range $162,531.20 - $243,817.60 Yearly*

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit