<p>The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as an additional patient care provider, augmenting and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The NP/PA will work closely with members of the team and have a reasonable amount of autonomy in the care and medical decision-making for patients. A few highlights of responsibilities: # Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings. Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community. # Orders and review diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and manage pharmacological therapies. # Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. # Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. # Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service. # Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery. # Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting advanced practice providers. # Participates in and develops projects and quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice. # Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice. # Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements. # Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed. Qualifications Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State Pay Grade: APP # ## Pay Range:# ## Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus or incentive program. #</p> <p>The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as an additional patient care provider, augmenting and extending patient services provided by the health care team. The NP/PA will work closely with members of the team and have a reasonable amount of autonomy in the care and medical decision-making for patients. A few highlights of responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings. Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community. </li><li>Orders and review diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and manage pharmacological therapies. </li><li>Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. </li><li>Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. </li><li>Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service. </li><li>Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care delivery. </li><li>Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting advanced practice providers. </li><li>Participates in and develops projects and quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice. </li><li>Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice. </li><li>Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements. </li><li>Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs, as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State</p> <p>Pay Grade: APP</p> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus or incentive program.</p>