Advanced Practice Provider, Hospital Medicine

To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care service defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses; and counseling. The Advanced Practice Provider will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

• Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.

• Writes prescriptions, and orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.

• Provide education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.

• Supervises NP, PA, health science, and medical students as appropriate.

• NP: A Master's degree in nursing and completion of an approved course of study as a nurse practitioner.

• PA: A Master's degree as a physician assistant and completion of an approved course of study as a physician assistant.

• Current NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant.

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, and walk for long periods of time in a clinical setting.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role.

• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.