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ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Section of Pain Management (Hagerstown)

Join to apply for the ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Section of Pain Management (Hagerstown) role at WVU Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Maryland and West Virginia.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required; additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Experience:

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation and/or pain management experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FNPs preferred; AGACNPs considered.
• Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant:

• Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master’s Degree required.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant training program required.
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Maryland Board of Physicians and WV Board of Medicine (or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine).
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required; additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

Core

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for physical medicine and rehabilitation/pain management patients and their families in the ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre‑procedural/surgical evaluations.
• Completes integrated assessments; performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests.
• Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings.
• Facilitates patient disposition by coordinating appropriate services and follow‑up appointments.
• Develops comprehensive individualized plans of care, including teaching and discharge planning.
• Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the educational continuum.
• Identifies unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
• Conducts teaching and training for nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
• Participates and initiates interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education.
• Documents plan of care, interventions, and evaluations clearly and concisely.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes that positively impact patient outcomes.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy/Hard Work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ pounds.

Working Environment:

• Working closely with others.
• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Exposure to patient care equipment electrical hazards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

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