Advanced Practice Provider - Rehabilitation Medicine

Advanced Practice ProviderShirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.The Advanced Practice Provider will:Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support.Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee.Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.Present selected patients' assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.In addition to the essential functions outlined above, the APP must:Successfully obtain and maintain level promoted APP level as appropriate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab APP Professional Advancement Program (APP-PAP). Please refer to APP-PAP handbook for further details.POTS Program APP job specific responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive POTS assessments and document findings accurately and timely.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, MAs, PCTS and other healthcare providers.Recommend appropriate equipment, such as compression garments, and other assistive device.Monitor outcomes and modify plans of care as appropriate.Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to OP POTS Program.Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff regarding POTS Program protocols.Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Master's Degree from an approved APRN or Physician Assistant program.Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Minimum 2-3 years of POTS Program experience preferredLicensure as a registered nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Illinois or Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Illinois.Professional experience that meets the minimum requirement for APP-PAP. Further experience as outlined in APP-PAP handbook.Ability to demonstrate sound medical knowledge and leadership.Working Conditions:Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.