Virtual Health NP/PA

05705 GCMG Virtual Care: Park Rd - Virtual Health: VisitsFull timeYes36

Pay Range:

$51.05 - $76.60

Major Responsibilities:

• Clinical responsibilities: 
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition via virtual health modalities. This includes ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies, and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. 
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. 
• Leverages digital diagnostics and remote physiologic monitoring when indicated. 
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. 
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. 
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. 
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. 
• Other responsibilities: 
• Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.  
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. 
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. 
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. 
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:  
• Active RN, and applicable APRN/NP/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND 
• Active national board certification as Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical practice and populations served: Family, Adult and Adult-Gero   
• If Physician Assistant: 
• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND 
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 
• All APRN and Physician Assistant applicants must have: 
• Active DEA registration as applicable for state of practice  
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License 

Education Required:

• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): 
• Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program 
• If Physician Assistant (PA): 
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited PA Program 

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. 
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. 
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. 
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. 
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. 
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.