Nurse Pract./Physician Assist. - Urology, Kidney Transplant Unit

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUniversity of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.

University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.

The University of Toledo Physicians is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Urology at the University of Toledo Medical Center. The APP will provide a majority of their efforts within the Kidney Transplant Clinic at the medical center. The Kidney Transplant Team has more than 80 years of service and is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. With the organizational efforts of our transplant coordinators, our team of nephrologists, surgeons, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and financial counselors, we work with patients, their families, and living donors to provide educational and supportive services. We also work closely with the patient's referring physician to assure a smooth transition in patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The APP will have clinical responsibilities for assigned shifts and assigned patient populations based on credentialing and is responsible to their collaborating Physicians for clinical practice issues with the scope of practice to care, diagnose, treat, and manage individuals or populations of patients.
• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in patients currently receiving treatment and in those that have finished treatment. Develop treatment plans for patients within the Standard Care arrangement scope.
• Assists physicians with medical management of patients
• Initiate, request and/or perform routine laboratory, radiologic and diagnostic studies as indicated. Identify normal and abnormal findings in patients treated and respond appropriately.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to treatment and provides education and counseling as appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree in appropriate field
• Certifications/Licensure:
  • State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant
  • National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • COA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant
  • BLS Certified
  • Eligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA

Benefits:

• UTP pension plan with contributions
• Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage through the University of Toledo
• Paid time off, paid parental and maternity leave
• UT provides a Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employees
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• UTP opts out of social security, reducing the employees' payroll taxes

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students,
• residents, and physicians.
• Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
• Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephones
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Location: Toledo, OH, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024