Physician Assistant - Medicine-Inpatient​/Outpatient-Hep​/GI

Not a remote work position.

The APRN or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessing physical and psychosocial status of patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The APPs will see GI and/or Hepatology patients in an outpatient clinic setting by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. This position could require inpatient M-F rotation on the UMH Hepatology inpatient service for the right candidate.

For outpatient ambulatory work, this would require 7-8 half days in outpatient ambulatory clinics and at Uhealth locations including UHhealth Towers, UMHC Crohns and colitis Center, Kendall, Lennar, Doral, Sole Mia, Boca, Plantation, Deerfield sites.

• For Inpatient rotations, APP will round both independently and collaboratively on Hepatology Inpatient Service at University of Miami hospital no later than 8 am and have proper sign-out of patients with fellows at the end of the day and prior to weekends.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• APP will independently follow patients in an outpatient setting and manage the care of patients concurrently.
• Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff.
• Obtains complete medical history independent of supervision by the physician.
• See patients in follow-up in between infusions and post procedure as necessary.
• Initiate and Maintain infusion orders for non-chemo infusions as per protocol, as needed
• Orders appropriate procedures and laboratory tests according to practice guidelines.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family.
• Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities.
• Responsible for providing assistance to physicians in the care and treatment of patients.
• Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records.
• Administers nursing assessments to include: performing examinations, giving injections and assessing a patient's health status.
• Assess severity of patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers.
• Provide peer-to-peer reviews with insurance carriers in support of patients medications
• Consents patients for GI procedures, and places orders for procedures and preps
• Maintain EMR inbox and close encounters in a timely fashion according to UMMG guidelines.
• Respond to patient inquiries and requests, and communicate results to patients in coordination with our back office Nurses, Medical Assistants and Secretaries.
• Provides inbasket message coverage for Providers who depart the practice, or are out on FMLA.
• Closes inbasket messages within 7 days
• Closes encounters within 3 days of visit.
• Must have annual flu vaccine, unless able to provide medical or religious documentation

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Master’s d egree in relevant field

Valid State of Florida Acute Care APRN License

Valid State of Florida Physician Assistant License

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Gastroenterology or Hepatology Practice

Previous training or experience in Acute care setting with GI and/or Hepatology practice as APRN or PA.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Performs in tactful and professional manner.
• CITI Certification for Clinical Research Study participation
• Previous experience with EPIC EMR software, or demonstrated ability to manage patients in EMR
• 1 year with preferred specific experience seeing Gastro patients in an outpatient setting

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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