Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant - General Surgery/Bariatrics

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

• An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The position will include medical weight loss clinic as well as surgical outpatient clinic.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the physician in evaluation and management of clinic, rehabilitation unit, skilled nursing, hospital and emergency room patients to include performing histories and physical examinations on new and established patients
• Screening patients to determine need for further health care and/or admission
• Performing in office procedures
• Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and any other studies necessary for the care of patients
• Evaluation and management of operative patients to include performing pre-operative testing and counseling as well as post-operative care in clinic
• Reviews and interprets the medical, surgical and social history of members
• Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications
• Responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing and ancillary testing
• Participates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Refers members to PCP, case management and disease management programs as necessary
• Practices in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws which govern confidentiality and medical information privacy regulations (HIPAA)
• Participates in different roles or interdisciplinary teams as assigned
• Assists in general surgery /bariatric procedures, including minimally invasive procedures using the Da Vinci Robot System.
• Assists in team effort to prepare for and expedite the start of surgery in the OR.
• Provides appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions, and facilitates discharge planning.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Prepares charts for clinic (e.g., obtaining IOE, outside records, pre-charting).
• Assists physicians and provides independent clinical care to patients.
• Coordinates patient and family education needs with staff, case managers, and other clinical personnel.
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with healthcare colleagues.
• Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
• Performs other related work as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer skills, including use of e-mail and Microsoft office word and excel.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and use time effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated successful experience working in an environment of change. Effectively copes with change and uncertainty; responds and "shifts gears" comfortably.
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both external and internal customers, acts with customers in mind.
• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.

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