Advanced Practice Provider - Clinic

PURPOSE: An Advanced Practice Provider functions within their scope of practice to provide high quality care to patients in collaboration with the physicians at UCA.RESPONSIBILITES:Performs all duties under the direction and supervision of physician(s) and in accordance with established policies and procedures for inpatient hospital patients.Perform and accurately document medical history and physical examinations.Order and interpret laboratory, radiologic and diagnostic studies.Make medical diagnosis and institute appropriate therapy or referrals.Clearly communicate medical information to patients and other medical professionals.Arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of a supervising physician.Perform hospital rounds, document appropriate progress notes, complete hospital medical records as necessary.May require travel between local hospitals.WORKING HOURS:The APP hours will typically encompass 8am-5pm Monday- Friday. Also, every 6 weeks 8am-4pm Saturday and 8am-12pm Sunday. However, these hours could be extended due to patient care.ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a hospital / clinic environment. Requires contact with patients and other providers.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work may require hand dexterity. Work may require standing or sitting for extended periods of time. May require lifting of objects more than 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, reach above head, squat, bend at the waist, and twist.REQUIREMENTS:Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant ProgramAn active license from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners or Alabama Board of NursingDemonstrated clinical competency.Effective leadership skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Urology-Centers-of-Alabama