ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Family Medicine and Community Practice - West Fairmont and

Job Details

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of primary care patients, (including biological, social, and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

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 West Virginia.
4. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) 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 WV Board of Medicine.
5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for primary care medicine patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
2. Consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations, acute visits, and wellness visits.
3. Completes integrated assessments.
... (additional duties as listed in posting)