What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advance Practice Provider-POTS Program position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?
The Advanced Practice Provider Will
- Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician.
- Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record.
- Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record.
- Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support.
- Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee.
- Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care.
- Present selected patients’ assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds.
- Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team.
- Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
- Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director.
- Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification.
- Successfully obtain and maintain level promoted APP level as appropriate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab APP Professional Advancement Program (APP-PAP). Please refer to APP-PAP handbook for further details.
- Conduct comprehensive POTS assessments and document findings accurately and timely.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized POTS treatment plans, consulting with specialists as appropriate and needed.
- Perform procedures, including cutaneous nerve biopsy and intravenous saline bolus infusion, specifically delineated and credentialed.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests related to POTS (e.g., blood tests, imaging).
- Initiate, titrate, and manage pharmacological interventions for POTS and related autonomic disorders in collaboration with the attending physician. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, MAs, PCTS and other healthcare providers.
- Educate patients, families, and staff on POTS Program best practices and prevention.
- Recommend appropriate equipment, such as compression garments, and other assistive device.
- Monitor outcomes and modify plans of care as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to OP POTS Program.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff regarding POTS Program protocols.
- Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director.
- Reports to designated Physician for clinical supervision.
- Master’s Degree from an approved APRN or Physician Assistant program.
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- POTS Program certification or experience.
- Minimum 2-3 years of POTS Program experience preferred
- Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Illinois or Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Illinois.
- Professional experience that meets the minimum requirement for APP-PAP. Further experience as outlined in APP-PAP handbook.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, patient families, referring parties, Institute executives and treatment team members.
- Ability to demonstrate sound medical knowledge and leadership.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certificate preferred.
- Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
- Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
- Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.