What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Virtual Critical Care - .5 Part Time position at Advocate Aurora?
The APP will be expected to manage medical and surgical ICU patients and is encouraged to practice at the top of their license. Essential functions: obtain a medical history, physical exam, document findings, and prepare a plan of care in a timely manner including ordering medications and appropriate tests/procedures. Attend, participate in and contribute to group/practice meetings, development of policies and procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
About the position:
Work tele-critical care from home
Patient population includes adult general medical and surgical ICU patients
Shifts are rotated equally among staff
Employer paid benefit for full-time position
CME Allowance for full-time position
Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive for full-time position
Current team consists of 50 physicians, 30 critical care RNs, 6 Health-care assistants.
Our virtual critical care program provides 24/7 coverage via a shift-based model to 18 different facilities across Illinois and Wisconsin. APPs will cover WI units only.
Critical care services provided by using two-way audio video communication, real-time bedside waveform monitors, and integrated EMR for review of documentation, labs, vitals, and diagnostics.
Salary : $54 - $81