Supv - Emergency Medicine APP Site Lead - Westbank Region

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job works in a collaborative model with colleagues including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and others who care for patients within the organization. This job is responsible for working in collaboration with the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with administrative leaders and nursing staff and is accountable to supervise and lead their respective teams.

In addition, this job works with the specific service line or department leadership team in daily operations. Takes a leadership role in overall program development and departmental initiatives, processes, and/or changes and encourages multidisciplinary collaboration. This job demonstrates professionalism and effectively facilitates support of the APPs as well as actively participates in organizational committees to ensure alignment of APPs in the overall mission and vision of the organization.
In addition, this job works with the specific service line or department leadership team in daily operations. Takes a leadership role in overall program development and departmental initiatives, processes, and/or changes and encourages multidisciplinary collaboration. This job demonstrates professionalism and effectively facilitates support of the APPs as well as actively participates in organizational committees to ensure alignment of APPs in the overall mission and vision of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Master’s degree in Nursing

or

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved physician assistant training program.

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of working experience in the clinical department.

Preferred - 3 years of related working experience.

Certifications

Nurse Practitioner:

Required - Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner License in the state of practice

Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners

Physician Assistant:

Required - Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification

Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider