APRN/Instr. I

Job description

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for a full-time position at the Instructor rank. This position prepares and conducts in-depth review of medical records (prior to patient visits for new patients); conducts thorough interviews with patients and/or families at scheduled appointments and creates comprehensive medical histories; performs initial and periodic physical examinations; assesses patients' interpretation of healthcare needs and addresses appropriately. Correlates subjective/objective data to formalize a differential or working diagnosis and establishes/executes a treatment plan. Orders appropriate studies for workup. Educates and counsels patients and families about disease processes & treatment options and discusses plan details. Reviews final results of labs and diagnostic tests/imaging. Creates short-term and long-term treatment goals. Writes orders for changes in medication(s) and arranges plan details (follow up visits, labs/imaging, procedures, referrals, etc); this is subject to review, discussion and approval of counter-signing attending physician. Communicates results/plan with patients and arranges necessary follow up. Updates charts with results and medical reco...