What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP (Advanced Practice Provider)/Meadville Urology position at MMC #1?
JOB DUTIES
Establishes preliminary diagnoses of physical abnormalities under the direction of the supervising physician as per guidelines.
Recommends for further testing and examinations to appropriate cooperating services, (i.e., hospitals, clinical laboratories, radiological services, and other technical or specialized services.
Maintains and documents complete medical records and completes patient reports as required.
Participates in the development of written standing orders and/or protocols to be used by the Physician Extender as appropriate.
Prescription refills are completed per Collaborative Agreement with supervising physician.
Daily lab and hospital reports are reviewed with supervising physician and addressed as appropriate.
Acceptance of other duties and special assignments as may be designated by the Medical Director.
The APP will see patients in the office that are referred for medical management. Medical management would include reviewing patients past medical history, family history, social history, history of present illness, reviewing patient symptoms, Interstim management, foley placements, assessment/medical examination and plan for continued care of the patient, scheduling patients for further Urologic procedures, testing, and surgeries including but not limited to Urodynamics and Cystoscopies. Medication management as well as referrals to other providers as necessary. The APP will review test results with the patient and also provide counseling and coordination of their care. The APP will also follow patients within the hospital as consulted, document, place orders and order testing as appropriate.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Graduate of a nationally accredited and/or state approved PAC/CRNP educational program approved by the American Medical Association.
Pennsylvania Certification as a PAC/CRNP.
Credentialing - Competencies in accordance with current credentialing and/or competency requirements.
Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.