Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine, Nocturnist

Job description

Position Summary To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care service defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses; and counseling. The Advanced Practice Provider will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. NOTE: Minimum Qualifications - Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients. - Performs history and physical examination of patients. - Writes prescriptions and orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests. - Monitors patient status and response to treatments. - Documents findings in the medical record. - Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions. - Interacts with consultants as appropriate. - Provides education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases. - Orders appropriate therapeut...