APP, Endocrine Surgery, Full Time, Day at Valley Health System, Paramus 80 Route 4 E
APP, Endocrine Surgery, Full Time, Day at Valley Health System in Paramus 80 Route 4 E. Full-time. $144,500 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.
In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical expertise to assigned patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Scope of practice will encompass:
- Expert clinical practice
- Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
- Enhance quality and safety initiatives and outcomes
- Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)
In collaboration with the supervising or collaborating physician, the APP will be expected to:
- Conduct and assess history and physical examinations including new visit, follow up and urgent visits.
- Assist in hospital rounds and patient discharges including a thorough medication reconciliation and follow-up plan.
- Be proficient in performing Pre-Op and Post-Op visits
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans
- Educate patients and families
- Management of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders
- Assist in the build of a highly regarded Thyroid Center
- Participates in or leads quality assessment, performance improvement activities, and programmatic growth opportunities
- Attend Tumor Board meetings regularly
- Management of patient database
- Serve on call and/or weekend rotation as required
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program as determined by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or holds a current Registered Professional Nurse and Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters in Nursing
- Current Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or for Advanced Practice Nurses a current Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and Registered Nurse First Assist (RFNA)certification if assisting in the Operating Room.
- Hold a valid, current New Jersey license.
- Obtain a New Jersey CDS and federal DEA certificate upon employment if not already covered.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem solving.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical practice experience
- Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.
- BCLS certification
Salary
- Minimum new grad base salary $144,500 K. Salary commensurate with years of experience as an NP/PA.
- Ability to earn up to 5% quality incentive
Job Location
Paramus 80 Route 4 E
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
EEO Statement
Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.