Advanced Practice Provider
U.S. Urology Partners · Oneida, New York, US
As a primary health care provider working in collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will assess the phys...
Job description
About the Role As a primary health care provider working in collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will assess the physical status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. What You’ll Be Doing: - The APP will obtain and document a complete and advanced health and development history from the patient and/or family members, and perform and document an advanced physical examination of the patient, delineate problems and present data. - In collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, orders and/or performs special screening and diagnostic tests and procedures; analyzes all data collected; takes appropriate course of action as necessary. - Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient/family. Participates in active patient teaching relevant to patient’s concerns/diagnosis including but not limited to preventative health maintenance issues. - Assists in the formulation and implementation of the plan of care, which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribed medications, consul...