Clinical Practitioner GI MHB

Summary: The Clinical Practitioner works collaboratively as a licensed and credentialed independent practitioner with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with acute and sub-acute illnesses consistent with privileges granted; The Mid-Level Provider will utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage their care, utilizing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; The provider will communicate pertinent clinical issues to the collaborating/supervising physician and facilitate arrangements for consultation, follow-up, and or intervention; Scope of practice and delineation of Clinical Practitioner privileges are credentialed and approved by the Chair of Medicine, Chairmen of Credentials Committee, and Medical Executive Committee, et.al. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication.

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.013333

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Summary:

The Clinical Practitioner works collaboratively as a licensed and credentialed independent practitioner with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with acute and sub-acute illnesses consistent with privileges granted; The Mid-Level Provider will utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage their care, utilizing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; The provider will communicate pertinent clinical issues to the collaborating/supervising physician and facilitate arrangements for consultation, follow-up, and or intervention; Scope of practice and delineation of Clinical Practitioner privileges are credentialed and approved by the Chair of Medicine, Chairmen of Credentials Committee, and Medical Executive Committee, et.al

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Licensed Physician Assistant in New York, Current NYS license
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant approved program with recorded certification

Or

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York, Current NYS license
• Graduate Degree as Nurse Practitioner

For all candidates:

• Infection Control Training certificate required
• Current licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking
• Works in office area and patient rooms throughout the facility
• Working hours are varied, works beyond normal working hours or weekend coverage as necessary
• Exposure to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of clinical care units