Physician Assistant - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine - Full Time

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The ARNP is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies at Jackson Memorial Hospital as part of the Transplant Pulmonology program. Assist physicians in performing medical procedures, up to and including vital signs and nursing assessments, history and physical.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• May be required to perform consults and daily follow-up progress notes

• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up

• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols

• Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff

• Obtains complete medical history independent of supervision by the physician

• Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines

• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family

• Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities

• Responsible for providing assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients

• Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records

• Administers nursing assessments to include performing examinations, giving injections and assessing a patient's health status

• Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers

Department Specific Functions

• Evaluates and manages care of lung, and lung transplant patients at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

• The incumbent will be tasked to manage patients for lung and repiratory related illness.

• This includes history taking and physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing.

• Coordinates the discharge planning and outpatient care for patients consulted, in collaboration with the Inpatient Attending.

• Providing patient education; coordinating and conducting clinical and telephone follow-up of patients.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Master’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida APRN License

Experience:  

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff