Health Optimization Clinic for Orthopedic Total Joints – APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Relief

apartment Stanford Health Care location_onRedwood City, CA, US

$86.41 - $114.50 / HOUR

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our newly created Medical Optimization Clinic. This clinic is focused on improving modifiable risk factors for patients undergoing total joint procedures. As part of this innovative approach, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to help optimize patients’ health conditions to improve surgical outcomes following total hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead medical optimization efforts for patients preparing for total joint orthopedic surgeries

• Manage modifiable risk factors preoperatively, such as weight loss, nutrition, and other medical management

• Close collaboration with case managers, social workers, and the surgical team

• Develop personalized care plans and track patient progress through the preoperative process

• Provide expertise and support in managing complex patient cases to enhance surgical outcomes

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in medical optimization, particularly in a preoperative or perioperative setting

• Strong background in Internal Medicine or similar medical disciplines

• Extensive experience managing complex patients, particularly those undergoing orthopedic surgeries like total joint replacements

• Ability to work in a team environment, collaborating closely with case managers, social workers, and nutritionists to coordinate care

• No new grads will be considered for this position

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient-centered care and optimizing health outcomes

• Strong clinical decision-making abilities and familiarity with managing risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions

Schedule & Benefits:

• Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts (No nights, weekends, or call)

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Join a newly established clinic with the opportunity to shape and influence patient care and outcomes

• Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking healthcare team

If you are an experienced APP with a passion for improving patient outcomes and optimizing health in the preoperative phase, we invite you to apply for this exciting new role. Help us make a difference in the care of patients undergoing total joint procedures!This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
A. A PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience.
B. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.
C. Scope of Practice of the PA:
1. Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
2. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
3. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
Orders or furnishes medications under physician supervision, in accordance with the practice agreement, consistent with the PA’s educational preparation and training, and upon completion of a California Physician Assistant Board approved controlled substance course.
a. All PA’s who are credentialed and privileged by April, 2021 who have not completed a controlled substance course must successfully complete the course by August 31, 2021 during which time patient specific approval of a medication order by a supervising physician is obtained, documented in the medical record, and is co-signed. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]
4. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
5. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
6. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
7. Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
8. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
9. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
10. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
a. Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
b. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
11. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
12. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
13. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
14. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
15. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
16. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
17. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
18. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY.
Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. B.

Licenses and Certifications

PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
BLS - Basic Life Support
DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination inall ofits policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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