Advanced Practice Provider- Primary Care/ Bone Health Clinic

Job Description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description:

Counsels patients to identify and modify risk factors (weight reduction, smoking cessation, sleep apnea assessment, vitamin D and bone metabolism issues, etc.)

Performs patient evaluation and work up, including history and physical assessment, patient/family/caregiver education, and the institution of routine orders, under the supervision of the physician

Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan

Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments; Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention

Coordinates DME in conjunction with medical management program

Evaluates/Interprets patient status through laboratory parameters, radiological, other diagnostic studies, progress notes and routine orders

Provides ongoing assessment of performance and outcomes

Collaborates with physician for care; maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information

Provides follow-up care and services commensurate with experience

Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation

Performs and assists with routine injections

Performs other related duties as needed or assigned by clinic manager

Requirements:

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies

Current state licensure and certification as an advanced practice provider

strong clinical skills and knowledge

ability to collaborate effectively and provide comprehensive patient care.

Full-time