• Clinical Practitioner GI MHB N

    Catholic Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary: 53.59-80.39 USD

     

    Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.133333

     

    Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

     

    Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm

    Summary:

    The Clinical Practitioner works collaboratively as a licensed and credentialed independent practitioner with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with acute and sub-acute illnesses consistent with privileges granted; The Mid-Level Provider will utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage their care, utilizing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions; The provider will communicate pertinent clinical issues to the collaborating/supervising physician and facilitate arrangements for consultation, follow-up, and or intervention; Scope of practice and delineation of Clinical Practitioner privileges are credentialed and approved by the Chair of Medicine, Chairmen of Credentials Committee, and Medical Executive Committee, et.al

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    + Licensed Physician Assistant in New York, Current NYS license

    + Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant approved program with recorded certification

     

    Or

     

    + Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York, Current NYS license

    + Graduate Degree as Nurse Practitioner

    For all candidates:

    + Infection Control Training certificate required

    + Current licensure

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

    + Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Frequent sitting, standing, walking

    + Works in office area and patient rooms throughout the facility

    + Working hours are varied, works beyond normal working hours or weekend coverage as necessary

    + Exposure to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment

    ENVIRONMENT

    + Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of clinical care units

    REQNUMBER: 41846