• Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant-…

    Penn Medicine (Philadelphia, PA)


    Description

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

     

    Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

     

    The Penn Transplant Institute has been a pioneer in organ transplantation for nearly fifty years. Penn's multidisciplinary team leads the region in the total number of transplants performed and is ranked among the top 10 multi-organ transplant centers in the country. Our surgeons perform over 200 kidney transplants every year, making Penn's kidney transplant program one of the largest and most experienced kidney transplant program in the region.

    Position Description:

    The transplant advanced practice provider (APP) provides and maximizes the quality of care to patients referred to the Penn Transplant Program with end-stage kidney and/or pancreas failure. The transplant APP provides direction in the management of patient care throughout all phases of the transplant process: organ failure, evaluation, transplantation, and follow-up care. The transplant APP performs a systematic assessment, evaluation and develops a plan of care for patients and their significant others; develops a written, continuous record for each patient; implements identified medical and nursing interventions; and evaluates outcomes. The transplant APP serves as an integral member of the transplant team in meeting the needs of the transplant patient and ensuring continuity of care throughout the transplant process. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP to provide longitudinal care to a complex population and be a well-respected member of the team.

    Minimum Requirements:

    Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, M.S.N., and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant. (Family, Adult, or Acute Care certification)

     

    Prior to employment, the AP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board

    Additional Information:

    This position is Monday through Friday 40 hours per week with rotational, shared on-call duties.

     

    Hours may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the department.

     

    We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

     

    Live Your Life's Work

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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