Advance Practice Provider - DayRehab

sralab; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) to support diagnostic and therapeutic activities under medical supervision.

The role involves improving patient outcomes through history, exams, prescribing, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team in a leading rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed APRN with current credentials to practice in Illinois.
• Ability to perform history, exam, and plan of care under physician supervision.
• Experience in hospital or rehabilitation settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Elicit history and perform physical exams to support diagnosis.
• Prescribe medications and therapies under physician supervision.
• Document results and coordinate care with the care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

APRN license

Nurse Practitioner / CNS

Illinois licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You'll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none - one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) consist of Physician Assistant (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). APRNs may practice in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Please refer to the Clinical Nurse Specialist job description.

SCOPE

All Advanced Practice Providers: Clinical privileges for the individual advanced practice provider shall be made by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Executive Committee of Active Medical Staff.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) may engage in activities that normally constitute the practice of nursing without credentialing, provided they have the preparation, knowledge and experience necessary to properly execute the practice. Medical diagnostic, therapeutic and management functions will be instituted under medical supervision using practice guidelines or protocols developed by the Institute.

Scope of practice for the nurse practitioner is subject to the definition scope as identified in Section 3 of the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987 (225 ILCS 65/3), and will be adjusted as the current practice act is amended.

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider will:

• Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.
• Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.
• Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.
• Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support.
• Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee.
• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
• Present selected patients' assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.
• Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.
• Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
• Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.

In addition to the essential functions outlined above, the APP must:

• Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification.
• Successfully obtain and maintain level p