Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant PER DIEM WEEKDAYS

LinkedIn - Jobboard; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

UBMD Primary Care seeks a per diem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for their inpatient Withdrawal and Stabilization Unit. The role involves providing treatment for substance use disorders, managing patient care, and working closely with a medical team. Candidates should possess the required licenses and demonstrate experience in a healthcare setting, especially with substance use disorders.

Benefits

Paid malpractice

12 days of PTO per year

$1000 annual CME

3% monthly retirement contribution after one year of service

Qualifications

• Current NYS license as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Active DEA license.
• Experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine and/or Addictions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and manage patients with substance use disorders.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Support attending physicians as needed.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

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UBMD Primary Care seeking per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) for inpatient Withdrawal & Stabilization Unit at ECMC. Will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment and stabilization of patients with substance use disorders with a focus on Medication Assisted Treatment and strategies for long-term recovery.

Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostics, managing and treating substance use disorders, and managing and treating a variety of comorbid medical conditions. Responsibilities are assigned based on the needs and acuity of the unit and total daily patient census, as well as discharges, admissions and consults. Will also support the attending physicians working on the unit, as needed.

Must be a graduate of an accredited NP/PA program, have current NYS license and BLS certification. Must have active DEA license. Experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine and/or Addictions preferred. ANP/FNP preferred. Must have ability to work independently, be flexible, demonstrate excellent judgment and initiative during demanding situations.

Paid malpractice, 12 days of PTO per year (accrued biweekly), $1000 annual CME (pro-rated based on hire date for first year) and 3% monthly retirement contribution by company after one year of service.

Salary: $459 per weekday worked. If there is a need and the APP is available to work a weekend, the rate is

$815 per weekend day worked.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon background check and drug screen. AA/EOE

POSITION TITLE

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

LOCATION(S)

ECMC Chemical Dependency

Reports To

Medical Director and/or Collaborating Physician

Flsa Status

Exempt

Position Type/Pay

Per Diem - $459 per weekday worked. If there is a need and the APP is available to work a weekend, the rate is$815 per weekend day worked.

PLEASE NOTE SALARY BELOW WAS REQUIRED IN SYSTEM SO PLEASE USE THIS INFORMATION ONLY FOR SALARY.

Requirements

Required availability to work at least one weekend per month and a minimum of six (6) hours per shift.

Job Summary

• The Advanced Practice Provider Per Diem will work with patients on the Chemical Dependency unit and act as part of the care team to perform physical exams, order tests and diagnose and treat substance use disorders on an as-needed basis on weekends only. Daily assignment is based on the needs and acuity of the unit and based on total daily patient census, discharges, admissions and consults as determined by the Lead APP. Will support the Chief of Service and/or other physicians working on the unit, as needed.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Performs medical history and physical examination, and interprets results of diagnostic studies of patients who have been assigned to the collaborating physician and/or medical director following their admission to the detox unit or following a request for a consultation from another attending physician.
• Develops a medical management plan with the collaborating physician and/or attending and/or medical director and orders appropriate therapy and additional diagnostic tests, if indicated.
• Re-evaluates the patient’s clinical course and interprets any additional diagnostic tests on a daily basis.
• Evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnoses and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of a therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing health care needs of the patient.
• Documents the appropriate clinical information in the electronic medical record (EMR), including history and physical, discharge summary and/or consultation reports in a timely manner in order to bill for services.
• Applies knowledge of coding to EMR documentation at the appropriate coding level to ensure adequate billing for services.
• Coordinates the inpatient medical management and discharge planning of the patient with the psychosocial care rendered by the counselors of the chemical dependency service.
• Participates in the design and implementation of treatment protocols for the type of patients managed by the collaborating physician and/or attending and/or medical director.
• Acts within the scope of practice as defined by state law and according to the ECMC by-laws and policies/procedures, as well as OASAS guidelines.
• Performs other duties as requested by the collaborating physician, attending and/or medical director if the scope of practice changes (i.e. new outpatient duties, assisting with clinical grants, etc.).
• Reviews and addresses daily tasks in EMR and as assigned by Lead APP.
• Complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.
  
  

Other Functions

• Reviews company email on at least a weekly basis in order to receive and address notifications and/or other pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as requested or assigned by the collaborating physician, attending, Chief of Service, Lead APP and/or other management representative. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Work hours and assignments may fluctuate depending on service needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Current NYS license as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner certified by the NYS Education Department.

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in health care delivery, preferably in an inpatient setting. Experience in providing care and services to patients with substance use disorders preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent communication, flexibility, multi-tasking and organizational skills required. Experience using an EMR system strongly preferred.

• The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.**
  
  

Working/Environment Conditions

• Position is in a well-lit, fast-paced, clean hospital environment.
• Office noise level will be moderate most times.
• Moderate/average indoor temperatures.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a workstation in order to perform duties on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform care services to patients.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and/or telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with the essential job functions such as stationary, mobility, operating machinery, convey and exchange information.
  
  

Equipment

• Manual dexterity to operate standard office machines/equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, photocopier, fax system, scanner and/or calculator.
  
  

UBMD Primary Care is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation or any other factor and/or status protected by law. We expect all employees to adhere to these principles of equality which apply to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, corrective action, termination, access to benefits and training and other privileges of employment.

UBMD Primary Care is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace in compliance with local, state and/or federal guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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