"Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Inpatient Emergency General Surgery - Rotational"

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of Surgical, ED, or Trauma experience preferred.

OR

• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of Surgical, ED, or Trauma experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice
SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
CAREER LEVEL: C3

Advanced Practice Providers on the EGS team are essential clinical partners who contribute to excellence in patient care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. APPs practice at the top of their license, supporting rapid clinical decision-making, continuity of care, and exceptional patient experiences across the inpatient setting. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and medically complex patient population

The Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service provides inpatient surgical care for patients presenting with urgent and complex general surgery conditions. The team evaluates and manages both operative and non-operative surgical emergencies originating from the emergency department, inpatient consults, and inter-facility transfers.

Rotational position. 50% of scheduled hours will be days. 50% of scheduled hours will be off-shift- either evenings, nights, or weekends.