General Ambulatory Nephrology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
500404 Medical APP-SMH

Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:
UR URCB 218

Compensation Range:
$98,010.00 - $137,218.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

NP or PA

40 hrs. per week, M-F days

4 x 10 hour days; no week-ends or holidays.

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills to provide care to our challenging and diverse patient population.

The position involves providing direct patient care in collaboration with nephrology attending physicians and other APPs, primarily in an ambulatory CKD clinic setting. Currently, the Nephrology main clinic is on the third floor of the ambulatory care building at Strong Memorial Hospital but is expected to move off-site by July 1, 2025.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently see patients in the CKD clinic, alternating visits with attending nephrologists, with an opportunity to manage your own patient panel after gaining experience
• Submit billing as appropriate for patient encounters
• Monitor labs, imaging and home blood pressure readings
• Manage medications, including adjustments, prescription refills and patient education
• Prepare patients for End Stage Renal Disease, leading dialysis education classes and utilizing appropriate referrals
• Respond to patient phone calls and MyChart messages in a timely manner
• Triage new referrals for urgency and appropriateness
• Assist with kidney biopsies

Must have UPIN for Medicare Billing, or be eligible to apply

Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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