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Physician Assistant - Transplant Nephrology

3 days ago

Aberdeen

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 40 Don’t miss this opportunity to join WashU’s Nephrology Transplant team! Our team consists of 3 APPs in the outpatient setting and 1 APP in the inpatient setting. In outpatient, the APP sees their patients independently. For inpatient, the APP collaborates with Nephrology and Transplant Fellows. They will evaluate patients for kidney and pancreas transplant as well as manage immunosuppressant medication and post-transplant care. The APP will have 3 months of inpatient service and 9 months outpatient. When outpatient, the APP will do 6 to 7 clinics per week with 3 half days of no clinical duties. The APP is expected to see 7 to 8 patients in the post-transplant clinic and 5 patients in pre-transplant clinic. No nights or weekends! APPs are eligible for performance bonuses after one year of employment Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: • Performs physical assessments/examinations., • Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories., • Monitors patient’s adherence to protocols., • Coordinates screening for research studies., • Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines., • Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols., • Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement., • Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal., • Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval., • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x‑ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test., • Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management., • Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures., • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops., • Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions • Normal office environment, • Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, • Requires protective devices, • Patient care setting, • Direct patient care setting Physical Effort • Typically sitting at desk or table, • Typically standing or walking, • Typically bending, crouching, stooping, • Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment • Office equipment, • Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Education: Master’s degree - Physician Assistant Studies Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position. Required Qualifications: • Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire., • Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty., • Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year) Skills: Adaptability, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail‑Oriented, Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Teamwork, Time Management S31 $97,000.00 - $174,600.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314‑935‑1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Personal • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time., • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance., • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees., • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered., • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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