Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates

Full Time
Fresno, CA 93720
Posted
Job description
Overview:
  • All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA *
Community Health Partners is seeking an Advance Practice Provider (APP) to join a newly established urology practice. The APP will join two urologists that specialize in treating a variety of urologic conditions. This is a great opportunity to become a contributing member of a team that prides itself in being home to central California's highest level of care.

Responsibilities:
Community Health Partners is seeking to hire two full-time APPs to work with the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates (ALSA) practice. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) maintains responsibility for providing clinical care in general or specialty area(s). Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team. Provides comprehensive assessments, performs medical diagnosis, writes prescriptions and formulates treatment plans. Diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, ensures patient safety, and contributes to quality and regulatory activities. The APP will also perform basic urologic procedures and assist physicians with procedures.

Accountabilities

1. Provides direct assessment and evaluation and primary patient care, complying with medical protocols and procedures.
2. Provides direct patient management in collaboration with physicians; participates in daily rounds, patient assessments and care plan development. Attends daily rounds as requested.
3. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's healthcare needs. Furnishes medications based upon written protocols.
4. Ensures that patients are counseled regarding treatment plans and the use, dosage and possible side effects of medications.
5. Makes referrals to appropriate providers when patients require subspecialty medical attention beyond the area's scope of service.
6. Documents and maintains precise and complete records of patients.
7. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.
8. Provides education, training, information and consultation services to interdisciplinary team, patients, family and caregivers.
9. Participates in quality assurance activities, including assistance in development and implementation of new policies and procedures, recommends updates to current policy as needed.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education
  • Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
  • Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Standardized Procedures required
Experience
  • 2 years of clinical experience in the area of specialty preferred
Licenses and Certifications
  • If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner, the following is required
o NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required
o NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required
o If qualifying as a Physician Assistant, the following is required
o PA - State of California Physician Assistant License required
o DEA - DEA Controlled Substance Number required
o BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
o Ability to participate in a federally funded program (Medicare and Medicaid) required
o NPC - National Certified Nurse Practitioner by ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) preferred
o CRNFA - Certified RN First Assistant preferred

Disclaimers:
  • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
  • Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly.
  • If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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