What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHY ASST/NP position at Southern Illinois Healthcare?
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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.
As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.
$89,518.00/yr minimum - $134,277.00/yr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications)
Responsible for patient care within the medical group breast center under the supervision of an attending physician.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the supervision of an attending physician.
- Participates in service line planning and coordination.
- Provides liaison between joint camp and other services.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required, including but not limited to payroll, schedules and status changes.
- Apply, remove and change dressings and bandages.
- Assist in surgery to include, but limited to, first assist, deep and simplified tissue closures, and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
- Counsel and instruct patients and significant others as appropriate.
- General care for superficial wounds and minor superficial procedures, unrelated to surgical procedures.
- Coordinate the Breast Surveillance Program, working closely with the medical director and radiologist
- Provide postop breast cancer surgical follow-up under direction of the breast surgeon/ medical director breast services
- Work with radiologists to determine recommendations to patients following biopsies. May assist during biopsy procedures.
- Contact patients and providers regarding additional imaging procedures that must be performed to clarify interpretation
- Assist in the determination of the necessity of genetic testing and assist the patient with family history forms and scheduling.
- Manages routine follow up call program for all invasive procedures performed, maintaining accurate records of activities and any adverse outcomes
- May assist radiologist in a procedural setting
- Act as a liaison between healthcare providers, the patient, family and payers
- Continuously builds and maintains referral relationships with all medical staff.
- Assures the program meets professional and regulatory standards.
- Provides immediate response to physician and patient phone calls
- Responsible for accurately completing records, daily quality assurance and improvement information, meeting regulatory standards. Obtains and documents patient history information
- Completes education necessary to maintain licensure or certification required for position
- Coordinates scheduling for diagnostic exams. Communicates with team members by regular participation in staff meetings
- Implements care/service that recognizes age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served
- Will provide survivorship care plans
Education
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from a CAHEA accredited program
- Master's Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing Studies from a CCNEA accredited program.
Licenses and Certification
- Current Illinois Licensed Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse
- Current NCCPA certificate as a Physician Assistant or AACC certificate as an Advanced Practice Nurse or MEAC certificate as a Certified Professional Midwife
- Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse practitioner controlled substance licensure
Experience
- Technical Experience: 3 years
- COVID Vaccinations
Posting Job Title: PHY ASST/NP
Requisition ID: 2023-12594
External Company URL: https://www.sih.net/
Street: 1237 East Main Street
Shift: 8AM-4:30PM
Weekend Requirement: None
Name: Shared Exp-Breast Clinic
At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.
As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.
$89,518.00/yr minimum - $134,277.00/yr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications)
Responsible for patient care within the medical group breast center under the supervision of an attending physician.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the supervision of an attending physician.
- Participates in service line planning and coordination.
- Provides liaison between joint camp and other services.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required, including but not limited to payroll, schedules and status changes.
- Apply, remove and change dressings and bandages.
- Assist in surgery to include, but limited to, first assist, deep and simplified tissue closures, and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
- Counsel and instruct patients and significant others as appropriate.
- General care for superficial wounds and minor superficial procedures, unrelated to surgical procedures.
- Coordinate the Breast Surveillance Program, working closely with the medical director and radiologist
- Provide postop breast cancer surgical follow-up under direction of the breast surgeon/ medical director breast services
- Work with radiologists to determine recommendations to patients following biopsies. May assist during biopsy procedures.
- Contact patients and providers regarding additional imaging procedures that must be performed to clarify interpretation
- Assist in the determination of the necessity of genetic testing and assist the patient with family history forms and scheduling.
- Manages routine follow up call program for all invasive procedures performed, maintaining accurate records of activities and any adverse outcomes
- May assist radiologist in a procedural setting
- Act as a liaison between healthcare providers, the patient, family and payers
- Continuously builds and maintains referral relationships with all medical staff.
- Assures the program meets professional and regulatory standards.
- Provides immediate response to physician and patient phone calls
- Responsible for accurately completing records, daily quality assurance and improvement information, meeting regulatory standards. Obtains and documents patient history information
- Completes education necessary to maintain licensure or certification required for position
- Coordinates scheduling for diagnostic exams. Communicates with team members by regular participation in staff meetings
- Implements care/service that recognizes age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served
- Will provide survivorship care plans
Education
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from a CAHEA accredited program
- Master's Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing Studies from a CCNEA accredited program.
Licenses and Certification
- Current Illinois Licensed Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse
- Current NCCPA certificate as a Physician Assistant or AACC certificate as an Advanced Practice Nurse or MEAC certificate as a Certified Professional Midwife
- Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse practitioner controlled substance licensure
Experience
- Technical Experience: 3 years
- COVID Vaccinations
Posting Job Title: PHY ASST/NP
Requisition ID: 2023-12594
External Company URL: https://www.sih.net/
Street: 1237 East Main Street
Shift: 8AM-4:30PM
Weekend Requirement: None
Name: Shared Exp-Breast Clinic
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