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SSM Health SLUCare Neurology Advanced Practice Provider NP/PA - Epilepsy in Saint Louis, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Ambulatory Care Center CSM
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Job Opportunity
At SSM Health (https://www.joinssmhealth.com/slucare/) , we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and SLUCare represents the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University (https://www.slu.edu/medicine/index.php) , known for leading-edge care and groundbreaking research.
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our Epilepsy Division in Neurology (https://www.slu.edu/medicine/neurology/index.php) . No experience with epilepsy required, training will take place on the job.
Job Details
Full-time, benefits eligible position with benefits coverage within 30 days of start date
Monday-Friday, regular business hours
Level 4 Epilepsy Center
New facilities – SLU Hospital and Center for Specialized Medicine (outpatient clinic) built in 2020
Physician support from department
Meet our division director, Dr. Weber: https://youtu.be/pkI0cyvOpZA
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program
Current PA/NP licensure in appropriate state
Community Information
The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.
Facility Description
SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.
SLUCare’s more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health – St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group’s more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.
Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.
Compensation & Benefit
SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.
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Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital/clinical staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends initially to a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient, including all screenings and diagnostics, in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
Performs, or assists in performing, routine diagnostic studies as appropriate for the specific practice setting.
Performs routine therapeutic procedures, including, but not limited to; injections immunizations; suturing and care of wounds; application and removal of splints or cast; and oral medications.
Instructs and counsels patients on physical and mental health, including diet, disease, normal growth and development.
Depending upon specialty of practice, assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician co-signature as required.
Reflecting specialty of practice, abides by the bylaws, advanced practice provider guidelines, and other hospital regulations concerning clinical privileges, rules of conduct, parking regulations, and no solicitation. Does not participate in any activity that is not approved by hospital credentialing. Adheres to policies on “physician extenders” and “supervision of advanced practice providers in the hospital setting."
Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and the therapy plans.
Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situation.
Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies, and resources.
Issues written prescriptions orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) through successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
Current PA licensure in appropriate state
EXPERIENCE
- One year healthcare experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Acknowledgement of receipt of application for Physician Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
Or
Physician Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4932200235 SLUCR NEUR CSM 1L
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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