APP Clinical Immersion Fellow - Physician Assistant

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About the Job
Under the direction of a supervising physician, the APP Fellow – PA is a trainee. The APP Fellowship program is a one-year long program that provides mentoring, didactic teaching, simulation skills training, and experience to prepare the APP Fellow to become a competent Front Line Ordering Clinician. Throughout the program, the APP Fellow will become responsible for the direct care and follow up of a population of patients that match his/her skill set through the designated curriculum and timelines. The components of the role include education, clinical practice, consultation, and professional development.

What you will do

• Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Attending Physician and/or Front Line Ordering Clinician:
  • Participates in the APP Fellowship program educational curriculum. Completes post-tests and evaluations as a measure of competence. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.
  • As a part of the learning process, will utilize advanced assessment skills to support the management of a cohort of patients. Performs and documents daily assessments. Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan. As a trainee, works collaboratively to communicate the plan of care and potential changes to this plan to the supervising physician and assigned Front Line Ordering Clinician.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - - Preferred
• Specialty Certification - Nursing - - Preferred

Education

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant - Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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