Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation APP Hospital Consultant

Overview Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: PMR - Advanced Practice Providers Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA). The APP will serve a key role on the PM&R consult team in the acute care hospital. The individual will advise primary teams on the management of medical complications of disability (related but not limited to: spinal cord injury, brain injury, limb loss, neuromuscular weakness, musculoskeletal injuries, pain, organ transplant, etc.). The APP will optimize complex hospital discharge planning and post-acute care throughput. The position requires a team player who will partner with a multidisciplinary team (including but not limited to: attending physicians, resident physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, case managers, social workers, other consultants, etc.). This role requires a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, with the APP responsible for adhering to established clinical pathways and protocols to ensure safe and effective patient care. The APP will demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical competence, and sound clinical judgment. In addition, the APP is accountable for timely and compliant documentation and actively participates in professional development and competency validation to maintain high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal/written communication skills and will be a leader who takes initiative to collaborate with primary teams to grow the consult service. Department Summary The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is dedicated to excellence in rehabilitative care through advances in rehabilitation research, collaboration across health care disciplines, outstanding educational opportunities and strong patient advocacy. Key Responsibilities Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patients' overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care. Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations Provides specialty specific consultation services within a specialty scope of practice. Facilitates the patient\'s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and understanding and responsible attitude toward patients, profession and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice. Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and end-of-life care. Within scope of licensure and certification, manages previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal findings. Employes screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses. Prescribes medications within scope of practice. Manages health/illness status of patients and families over time and across the continuum. Provides patient-centered care recognizing the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality privacy, comfort emotional support, mutual trust, and respect. Incorporates cultural and spiritual preferences, values and beliefs into health care. Preserves the patient\'s control over decision making by negotiating a mutually acceptable plan of care. Integrates ethical principles into decision making. Uses electronic health record to capture data on variables for the evaluation and management of patient care. Clearly documents findings, assessment and plan of care. Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Demonstrates knowledge of population focus but also other sciences that support field of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of common and important health issues affecting society and other societies around the globe. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining current evidence-based knowledge through continuous learning. Educates patients, families, students and other members of the healthcare team in clinical topics and application of clinical knowledge. Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Demonstrates use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practice and proactive interventions to improve quality. Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidence to improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within nursing science. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing. Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward patients, profession and society. Participates in medical center committees, professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice. Our Nursing Philosophy We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable Learn more about VUMC Nursing here. Core Accountabilities Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change. Position Qualifications Responsibilities Certifications: LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee, LIC-Physician\'s Assistant Certified - Tennessee, LIC-Registered Nurse - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Master\'s This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr