Physician Asst-Neuro ICU

Job Details

Advanced Practice Provider

• Neuroscience

Position Summary:

Comprehensive Neuroscience patient management: Clinical Support for the Neuroscience Service Line Initiatives in collaboration with CHSLI affiliated Provider Groups

Responsibilities:

All phases of Neuroscience patient management including but not limited to:

• Joint commission accredited stroke center

• Innovative techniques for treating aneurysms and complex spine cases

• Working one-on one with ICU attending to manage and treat patients

• Provide clinically applicable evidence based practice of the hospitalized patient inclusive of the pre, intra & post-operative care period to the Neuroscience patient population.

• Medical management of the Neuroscience population in collaboration with other medical disciplines to ensure patient throughput across the CHS care continuum.

• Perform Neuroscience Consultations & perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by the Service Line leadership.

• Render patient specific care including ordering, reviewing and interpreting laboratory & radiologic studies.

• Comprehensive clinical documentation in the EMR in compliance with Neuroscience coding initiatives.

• Educate patients, families & care providers with disease processes & implemented plan of care to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

• Discharge planning education including review of discharge instructions and medication prescribing in compliance with state & federal regulations.

• Coordination patient care plans with Consulting Physicians and other clinical providers involved in the management of Neuroscience patients.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant's must have current NCCPA certification.

• Nurse Practitioner must be a graduate of an approved program for the training of NP's. Must have current and unrestricted Medical license. NP's must have current RN license and current NYS AANP or ANCC certification.

• Bachelor's Degree required. NYS licensed with certification.

• Previous Neuroscience/Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

• BLS and ACLS certification required

• DEA registration required for those with discharge responsibilities.

• Competency to practice medicine with physician supervision required.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook Email required. Familiarity with Electronic Health Records.

• Bachelor's Degree required. NYS licensed with certification. ACLS required. Previous Neuroscience/Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

• BLS/ACLS/PALS/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations:

• American Heart Association

• BLS/ACLS/PALS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program

• American Red Cross

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescue

• No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

Salary Range

USD $66.33 - USD $89.77 /Hr.