APP Orthopedic Surgical Spine

OMC Olathe Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Orthopedic Surgical Spine team in a full-time daytime role at the Olathe Medical Pavilion. The APP will manage health problems for surgical patients, coordinate care, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Required licensure includes PA-C or APRN with state licenses for Kansas and/or Missouri, ACLS and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in PA, APRN, or DNP from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide APP-level clinical care in the Surgical Department.
• Coordinate care for pre- and post-surgical patients in ambulatory, acute care or inpatient settings.
• Document evaluations, diagnoses, treatments and outcomes per standards and guidelines.
• Order, monitor and adjust medications and interventions as clinically indicated.
• Communicate with collaborating physicians and interdisciplinary team; participate in quality and process improvements.

Education

Master's Degree in PA, APRN, or DNP

Job description

Position Title APP Orthopedic Surgical Spine Days - Full Time Olathe Medical Pavilion

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)
• 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

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.

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.