What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical position at Centralhealth?
JOB SUMMARY
The General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) would be responsible for providing care to General Surgery patients across all phases of their perioperative care, as well as collaborating with the wound care nurses to assess and treat acute and chronic wounds.
The APP would partner with the CH general surgeons in the preoperative evaluation and post-operative management of patients to maintain a high quality of care with close attention to outcomes. There will be opportunities to lead quality improvement projects, and enthusiasm for this is encouraged.
The APP would be tasked with leading the wound care team to formalize the service line, and to develop workflows and evidence-based protocols for patients with wounds. This would be done in collaboration with CH General Surgeons and wound care nurses, and with ample operational support. Clinical experience in a surgical field or wound care is a bonus. A successful candidate will be proactive in expanding his or her knowledge base to grow into a subject-matter expert.
Central Health's mandate is to serve as the safety net for those individuals within the county who need healthcare services. Mission alignment and empathetic approach are central to our goal of advancing health equity and inclusion. This position reports directly to the Advanced Practice Provider - Specialty Lead and clinically works closely with the CH General Surgeons.
This role is central to Central Health’s mission to advance health equity and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.