Advanced Practice Professional - Hospitalist - Thomas

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will continue with the core duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description as an APP within the Department of Medicine, Section of Hospitalist Medicine. In addition, this candidate will provide a leadership role within the Section of Hospitalist Medicine.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least three years of experience in Hospitalist Medicine/or as an APP (at the discretion of the department).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant required.
2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.
3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.
4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the PA Board of Medicine.
5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least three years of experience in Hospitalist Medicine/or as an APP (at the discretion of the department).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages hospitalist inpatient APP personnel...
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