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The UBMD Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They are responsible for:
  • Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients.
  • The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
  • The APP will work with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to ensure safe, effective, quality patient care.
  • The APP will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, privileges and practice agreements.
  • Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
  • Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
  • Incorporate the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
  • Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient records; completes documentation within expected timeframe and submits completed billing in a timely fashion.
  • Handle urgent telephone calls and tasks for attending physicians that are unavailable/out of town.
  • Communicate effectively and accurately with patients, families, and physicians; recognizes appropriate times to refer to a physician or other healthcare provider.
  • Collaborate with physicians on designing and implementing appropriate plan of care for the patient, or chooses appropriate treatment based on pre-determined protocols.
  • May be expected to work at other UBMD IM sites where pulmonary, critical care is provided.
  • Any other duties as requested by collaborating physician, medical director and/or division chief.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center of WNY Specific Functions:
  • Attend weekly team meetings with multidisciplinary CF Care team.
  • Attend monthly integrated CF team meetings and informational CF Research team meetings.
  • Serve as a liaison between patients admitted to the hospital and the CF Center for appropriate CF specific care.
  • Coordinate care to implement CF specific care guidelines for all patients with CF.
  • Work closely with Adult CF Center Administrative Assistant to triage calls and manage acute care issues.
We are committed to a professional environment that is positive, respectful, cohesive and supportive of cultural and individual differences in the service of our clinical and academic goals. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in accredited NP/PA program.
  • Current NYS license, DEA and Board Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years in primary care.
  • EMR experience.
  • Must have ability to work independently, be flexible, demonstrate judgment and initiative while operating during demanding situations.
Physical Demands

Salary Range
$100,000 – $115,000

Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Type
Full-Time

Campus
Buffalo General Hospital

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