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    advanced practice provider - Provo, UT , USA, United States - Intermountain Healthcare

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    Job Description:


    The Advance Practice Clinician (APC) is responsible for providing direct patient care in short term rehab and skilled nursing settings.

    The APC participates as a leader of the Post-Acute Care Team (PACT) for designated Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). Provides appropriate evidence-based medicine. The purpose of the team is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the overall cost of care.

    Coordinates care with discharging hospitalists, primary and specialty care physicians, hospital and clinic based care managers and SNF provider and social work staff.

    Work with SNF staff in developing patient-specific post-SNF care plan, reconciling medications at discharge, and communicating with clinic based care manger to assure smooth post-SNF transition.

    Works closely with the PACT medical director who provides physician oversight for the PACT program. Demonstrate flexibility, problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    Scope


    The APC plays a crucial role in managing the medical needs of skilled nursing patients in - 5 skilled nursing facilities that are geographically proximate.

    The APC is expected to establish and build strong working relationships with the administrator, Director of Nursing and facility therapy and clinical staff throughout their designated SNFs.

    The APC will act as the primary point of contact for medical issues and questions for Intermountain patients during their short-stays at the SNFs.

    Practice within scope of licensure (defined for PAs and APRNs, respectively, in the Utah Physician Assistant Act/Rules (58-70a, R156-70a)


    and Utah Nurse Practice Act/Rules (58-31b, R156-31b)), national certification, education, training, and consistent with Intermountain Healthcare approved privileges and/or other aspects of the credentialing process.

    Job Essentials

    Will see patients at their place of care including providing direct patient care in short term rehab and skilled nursing settings

    Appropriately and accurately documents patient visits using patient charting software

    Appropriately and accurately provides necessary documentation of care plan within SNFs medical record keeping systems

    Available via phone for SNF staff during their regular business hours

    Available to respond to family/patient via phone during designated hours

    Participates in on-call schedule that may include nights, weekends, admissions and in-person visits

    Reviews, approves and modifies admission and discharge orders

    Provides in-person assessment visit to all patients after admission

    Initiates/documents palliative care discussion with patient and family

    Determines if Health Care Proxy is correct and invoke if appropriate

    Consults supervising physician and/or facility medical director as needed

    Complies with all regulations and maintains security of protected health information (PHI)

    On average, expected to meet patient load productivity, and complete charting for visits within a predetermined timeframe

    Identifies gaps in clinical skills/competency of SNF nursing staff, if any, and collaborates with SNF leadership to develop plan to address

    Routine Visits

    Initiates and reviews orders, including medications, during each visit

    Orders necessary diagnostic tests, procedures and therapeutic interventions

    Reviews labs, radiology reports, and other testing

    Talks to and examines each assigned skilled patient on daily rounds to assess patient?s medical stability

    Assesses acute mental status changes via non-pharmacologic or pharmacologic measures

    Consults/coordinates with specialists. Reviews notes of consultative providers/specialists

    Communicates/assess rehab progress on a regular basis

    Discusses concerns with patient, family, facility nursing and rehab staff, and case management/SW routinely regarding acute and chronic illness management

    Attends family meetings

    Informs patients' primary care physician and/or PACT medical director of significant changes in medical condition

    Participates in facility's utilization meetings including re-admission reviews

    In conjunction with facility providers, assess patients with acute or worsening medical conditions to determine if treatment could be provided in SNF, or if ED or direct hospital admission is appropriate

    Discharge Activities


    Develops a patient specific discharge plan utilizing input from facility nursing staff, therapy providers, social services staff and community based care manager.

    Identify barriers to discharge and plan for addressing concerns


    Creates detailed discharge summary for all patients, including medication reconciliation and providers to primary care physician, community care manager and specialist, if appropriate at time of discharge.

    Informs patients of the process for discharge and assures discharge plan is implemented

    Minimum Qualifications

    PA or APRN degree from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.


    Current licensure as Physician Assistant (PA) or Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) within state of practice; eligibility for licensure in Idaho and Utah.

    * and -Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.

    * and -Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through VBLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

    * and -Valid drivers license

    * and -Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

    * and -Other certifications as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).

    Ability to commute to the office at least twice daily to electronically transfer patient files or have other access to the Internet for electronically transferring patient files twice a day

    * and -Insured and reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record according to Intermountain policy

    Preferred Qualifications

    Master's degree or higher in Geriatrics from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

    Applicable certification from a recognized certifying organization such as American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

    * and -Geriatrics certification

    Three years or more clinical nursing experience in Adult, Family, or Geriatric practices

    * and -Experience working in a SNF or Nursing home


    Physical Requirements:
    Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

    * and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

    * and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

    * and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

    * and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

    * and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.


    Anticipated job posting close date:
    04/16/2025


    Location:
    Utah Valley Hospital


    Work City:
    Provo


    Work State:
    Utah


    Scheduled Weekly Hours:
    40

    The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

    $ $75.43


    We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.


    Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.



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