General Pulmonary at FFTH - Outpatient - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500404 Medical APP-SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCD 218

Compensation Range:

$98,508.00 - $132,995.00

Responsibilities:

NP/PA

FT position available (40 hours), daytime hours Monday-Friday with no on-call requirements. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with our team at FFTH which includes pulmonologists, APPs, nurses, respiratory therapists, and clerical staff in the care and follow up of patients with general pulmonary issues.  Primary responsibilities include obtaining a comprehensive medical history, performing a physical examination, developing a differential diagnosis, devising and following up on appropriate diagnostic work-up, and organizing a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with intrathoracic abnormalities and airway diseases.   Additional responsibilities will include assisting with triage of patients referred to the pulmonary procedure team for and may include initial and ongoing subspecialty pulmonary care of general patients seen our ambulatory practice. 

Excellent clinical skills and ability to provide clear and concise recommendations to our patients and referring providers are necessary.  Appropriate documentation in the medical record and timely response to telephone and MyChart inquiries are expected.  The candidate will work closely with a defined subgroup of pulmonary physicians to support ambulatory care in the Pulmonary & Critical Care Division. Support and mentorship is provided. Candidate must be NYS NP or PA licensed.  Experience within ambulatory setting is preferred, however motivated new graduates or candidates with acute care experience will also be considered.  

 

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

 

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

 

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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