Advance Practice Provider-POTS Program

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You'll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none - one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) consist of Physician Assistant (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). APRNs may practice in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Please refer to the Clinical Nurse Specialist job description. The POTS Program Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs), delivers specialized care for outpatients with POTS or related dyautonomia. The APP performs assessments, develops treatment plans, provides treatment and other procedures specifically delineated, and collaborates with the POTS physician for treatment. The Advanced Practice Provider consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Advanced Practice Provider demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Advanced Practice Provider will: Elicit a history and physical examination, assisting the attending physician in establishing a diagnosis, implementing interventions, prescribing medications, therapies and diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient responses to therapies under the direction of a physician. Assess patients using physically and technologically derived data, including the evaluation of diagnostic test results, and document results in the patient record. Assemble a medical database that includes health history, history of chief complaint, and physical examination of selected patients, documenting the findings in the patient record. Assist physician with ordering medical consultations, therapies, and interventions including, medications, diagnostic tests, respiratory care, nutrition, and fluid and electrolyte support. Perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the physician and as approved by the Credentialing Committee. Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions, and determine the effectiveness of care and the need to alter the plan of care. Present selected patients' assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care during medical rounds. Lead or participate in patient team conferences and family/team meetings, documenting the discussion in the patient record, and communicating the outcome to the interdisciplinary team. Provide information and support to patient and families, facilitating communication between patient and members of the health care team. Collaborate with the nurses, nursing supervisors, therapists and manager to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Works on-call shifts for the practice, as assigned and/or approved by the Medical Director. In addition to the essential functions outlined above, the APP must: Maintain all appropriate licensure and certification. Successfully obtain and maintain level promoted APP level as appropriate of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab APP Professional Advancement Program (APP-PAP). Please refer to APP-PAP handbook for further details. POTS Program APP job specific responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive POTS assessments and document findings accurately and timely. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized POTS treatment plans, consulting with specialists as appropriate and needed. Perform procedures, including cutaneous nerve biopsy and intravenous saline bolus infusion, specifically delineated and credentialed. Order and interpret diagnostic tests related to POTS (e.g., blood tests, imaging). Initiate, titrate, and manage pharmacological interventions for POTS and related autonomic disorders in collaboration with the attending physician. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, MAs, PCTS and other healthcare providers. Educate patients, families, and staff on POTS Program best practices and prevention. Recommend appropr