OBGYN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Full Time

University 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 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.
• Assists physicians with medical management of patients including rounding on 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.
• Demonstrates competence of the practice outlined within the SCA using methods of quality care reviews, periodic peer review, clinical outcomes evaluation.
• Maintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialty
• Initiate/communicate discharge planning needs to patients/social workers in a timely manner
• Participate in the performance improvement and outcome management process with the hospital i.e., Practice guidelines, standards of practice and care, etc.
• Maintains professional standards of attendance, appearance, demeanor, and company values. Assumes responsibility and accountability of own actions, seeks out supervision as necessary
• Promotes spirit of teamwork through effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 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 employer 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
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• UTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee’s payroll taxes

• 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.