Experienced Pa/np Advanced Practice Clinician

Woodbury, MN, United States

Job Description


About Us
EPPA is an independent, physician-owned and led group in Minnesota, comprised of BC/BE emergency medicine residency-trained physicians. EPPA is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional emergency care for our patients and hospital partners for over 50 years. EPPA offers two tracks for our Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs); one for those coming out of training programs and another for experienced emergency medicine APCs. For those with experience focused in emergency medicine, the APC will slot directly into their pre-determined practice and work with an innovative group of success-driven healthcare professionals. At EPPA, we are focused on creating a professionally rewarding and satisfying experience for our clinicians.Position Summary
Experienced EPPA Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team providing excellence in emergency medical care in a variety of treatment areas including the Emergency Department, Fast Track, and The Urgency Room. In addition, the APC coordinates care with consultant services, recommends follow-up care, facilitates referral to various internal and external facilities, and participates in multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement. APCs work rotating shifts within a hospital ED and/or our stand-alone Urgency Room, EPPA urgent care centers located in the Twin Cities metro area.Competitive compensation and an excellent benefit plan program offered to include health, dental, life, short, and long-term disability, long-term care, and 401(k).Key Result Areas

  • Provides health care services to patients under supervision of a physician
  • Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examinations
  • Compiles patient medical data, including health history results of physical examination
  • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, like CT, x-ray, electrocardiogram and additionally laboratory tests and additionally interprets test results for deviations from normal
  • Performs therapeutic procedures, like injections, immunizations, suturing wound care, and also managing infection
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and also assists in provision of continuity of care
  • Prescribes, administers, and dispenses drugs, controlled substances, and medical devices
  • Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
  • Creates and maintains appropriate patient records
  • Compassionately cares for and communicates with patients, family members, co-workers, and other medical professionals
Education, Experience, and Skills
  • For practicing APCs: 1+ years of experience working as an APC in a tertiary, high-volume hospital emergency department in which the APC routinely performed typical emergency procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, fracture care, and lumbar punctures
  • Completion of an accredited physician assistant or nursing practitioner program
  • Current licensure with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Minnesota Board of Nursing
  • Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certification
  • Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks
  • Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, patients\xe2\x80\x99 families, physicians, professional associates, and other individuals within the system.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient populations, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Professionalism that is the expression of positive values and ideals as care is delivered and commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informs consent, and business practices.
Working ConditionsAPCs work in a hospital emergency department as well as in an acute care clinic. Both settings provide a comfortable, well-lit environment. The position requires long periods of time sitting and standing as well as the ability to regularly lift up to 30 pounds. The environment includes work with a diverse group of patients with various degrees of illness. APCs are supervised by and work with several group physicians to provide care to patients. Schedules can vary according to practice setting, but may include days, nights, and weekends. This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of the position, and people in the position.EPPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.#354PI1e156c39a1dc-8722-34934629

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4393303
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Woodbury, MN, United States
  • Education
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