Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology - Hospital Based - Catholic Health Service : Job Details

Overview For more than 25 years, we've been educating the next generation of physicians in the latest, most innovative medicine, all while providing the most advanced capabilities along with the most compassionate care. Now, our name reflects that commitment to Long Islanders today and for generations to come. Good Samaritan University Hospital recently broke ground on its Patient Care Pavilion. This 300,000 square foot addition will be located on the northeast portion of the campus and feature a 75-bay Emergency Department, 16 high-tech replacement operating rooms and three floors of private patient rooms. These expansion plans allow us to continue to provide the highest level of health care while accommodating the growing health care needs of our surrounding Long Island community. Magnet® Recognition is the highest and most prestigious distinction that a health care organization can receive for nursing. It reflects our hospital's dedication to providing the best care for patients and partnering with them and their loved ones to maintain high standards and quality of care that results in better outcomes. Job DetailsAdvanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology Performs diversified clinical duties in support of the Gastroenterology physician practice. Collaborates with the Gastroenterology physicians in the delivery of care and treatment to patients. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Gastroenterology physicians and within established departmental policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:

• Performs minor procedures at the bedside.
• Gathers pertinent information, interviews patients and performs physical examinations on patients within established standards of care and practice.
• Promptly reports this information to the physicians, formulates a differential diagnosis and plan based on this assessment. Write orders including diagnostic tests and medication, after consultation with the appropriate physician to accomplish a long-term plan of care.
• Dictates history physicals and surgical consults promptly, records brief summaries in progress notes. Performs daily assessments of patients as directed by the physicians, to include relevant interval history, physical exam and review of objective data.
• Visits patients after procedures to assess their status, answer appropriate questions and provide emotional support to patients and family members.
• Discharges patients, write prescriptions, completes necessary paperwork and dictates discharge summaries when directed.
• Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates courtesy, respect and caring to patients, families, physicians and coworkers and maintains professional rapport with external parties and organizations.
• Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their families.
• Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate testing worksheets and medical record.
• Upon completion of an abnormal noninvasive test, collaborates with surgeon to formulate an appropriate plan of care based on physical and clinical findings.
• Communicates with referring physicians to review abnormal test results.
• Documents all interactions in the patient's medical record.
• Contact patients with follow up information on abnormal testing, when directed by a physician.
• Documents all interactions in the patient's medical record.
• Contacts patients in response to questions and concerns.
• Documents all interactions in the patient's medical record.
• Adheres to guidelines for appropriate billing and coding all patient encounters.
• Promptly submits billing information.
• Provides backup for clinical emergencies when the rounding physician is not immediately available during regular daytime hours.
• Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational programs.
• Assists in developing protocols and treatment plans, which improve the delivery of care to gastroenterology patients.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and to Universal Precaution Procedures.
• Identify problems and function independently and when appropriate collaborate with others to seek resolution.
• Actively participates in staff and provider meetings.
• Participate in continuing education activities, read professional journals, maintain professional affiliations and licenses and strive to increase professional skill and knowledge.
• Evaluate own practice, goals and skills, update as needed.
• Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all company matters.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program. Experience: • Experience preferred. Licensure/Certification: • Licensed by the state of New York as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Posted Salary Range USD $66.55 - USD $90.00 /Hr. At Catholic Health, your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future