Lead Advanced Practice Provider Intensivist KMH

Catholic Health System

Kenmore, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medical Office, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Implementation, Surgical Procedures, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Kenmore, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Varied based on ICU Schedule

Summary:

The Lead APP Intensivist is a healthcare provider who, working with the interdisciplinary health team, within his/her scope of practice is responsible for providing comprehensive care to ICU patients and patients with urgent needs in the hospital. This multifaceted role includes direct patient care, education, consultation, and research. The Lead APP will be granted associated privileges by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.

Working under the supervision of the Intensivist Program Medical Director, the Lead APP Intensivist will provide clinical care to critical patients. The job duties will also include providing emergent care and care upon request in the absence of the attending physician throughout the hospital. The Lead APP/Intensivist will utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage all aspects of care, including ordering of diagnostic and the implementation of therapeutic procedures. He/she will communicate clinical issues to the attending physician on the team, submit orders according to standardized procedures/protocols, coordinate and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in collaboration with the Intensivist physician. The Lead APP Intensivist will interact with interdisciplinary departments to coordinate services. The Lead APP Intensivist will work collaboratively with members of the Medicine Department to ensure that continuity of care is maintained between inpatient care and referring physicians. The Lead APP Intensivist will support/educate clinical nursing staff regarding patient goals and treatment strategies. The Lead APP Intensivist is additionally responsible for creating and managing the mid-level surgical support service.

Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited School for Physician Assistants required.
Maintenance of certification required
Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff Office required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
FCCS certification through the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Experience Requirements:

Previous Clinical practice experience required
CPR certified

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills

About the Company

Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.chsbuffalo.org