Physician Assistant-Transplant Services

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at the top of licensure, within their scope of practice. Licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform such duties as:

Maintenance and promotion of health and prevention of disease;

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, correction, and consultation;

Procedures as outlined by specialty, and referral for health problems;

Education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others;

Prescription or administration of prescription drugs or devices in accordance with a consultation and referral plan;

Consultation with other healthcare providers;

Appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care;

Continually learning and developing for optimal patient care and outcomes.

Advanced Practice Providers may also participate in research, utilize evidence-based practice to improve quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population throughout our organization.

A Spanish speaking APP is highly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).

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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

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Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.

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Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.

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BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.

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Other certification as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree or higher.

Applicable certification from a recognized certifying organization such as the National Commission of Physician Assistants.

Applicable experience as defined by position leadership.