APP Orthopedic Surgical Spine

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Orthopedic Surgical Spine at Olathe Medical Pavilion. This full-time role covers ambulatory, acute, and inpatient settings, focusing on pre- and post-surgical care under a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician.

Required are an APRN or PA credential, medical licensure in KS/MO, and ACLS/BLS with an advanced practice certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA or APRN role, or DNP for advanced practice.
• Active PA license or APRN licensure in Kansas/Missouri (depending on location).
• Advanced life support certifications (ACLS, BLS) required per unit.
• Advanced practice certification required and renewals within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage health problems and coordinate care for orthopedic surgical patients.
• Assess health status, diagnose conditions, develop and implement care plans.
• Collaborate with sponsoring physician under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
• Educate patients and families on preventive care and treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation for coding, billing, and quality standards.

Skills

PA license

APRN certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master Degree Nursing (APRN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Job description

APP Orthopedic Surgical SpinePlease accept cookies to enable full functionality.### APP Orthopedic Surgical SpineApply: Olathe Medical Pavilion A: Full time: Posted Today: R-59443# Position TitleAPP Orthopedic Surgical SpineDays - Full TimeOlathe Medical Pavilion A## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Orthopedic Surgical manages health problems and coordinates health care for Surgical patients in ambulatory, acute care or in-patient settings for pre- or post-surgical patients. According to their practice specialty, these APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals and families by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of an APP in the Surgical Department.* Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned practice setting and appropriately requests consults to other specialties when indicated.* Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the neonatal patient’s condition.* Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans* Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care.* Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.* Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.* May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.* Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.* Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.* Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** Master's Degree in Physician Assistant OR* Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR* Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs **Preferred Education and Experience*** Previous APRN or PA-C experience **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts copy of the current PA-C license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations) OR* Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing copy of the current APRN license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations)* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) if working in the ICU* Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-59443### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.