Remote APP, Value Based Care

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with a care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Provides acute and chronic patient virtual care including taking histories, doing remote physicals, monitoring therapies, and prescribing medications. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record and maintains patient statistics. Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care. Consults with other staff as necessary. Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION

BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in orthopedics is required.

REQUIREMENTS

Current state NP/PA license, Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) Current CPR certification

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

SKILLS

Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.

ABILITIES

Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner. Ability to develop health education programs and materials. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal remote office environment. Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching are required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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