Description
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Surgery, has an immediate need for an APP to join our team in the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Three years of experience is preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- In both an outpatient and inpatient setting, provides clinical services and care in conjunction with supervising physician to Colorectal patients.
- Coordinates care of established Colorectal patients: coordinates the ongoing care of established patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
- Coordinates care of new Colorectal patients: coordinates the care of new patients ensuring that diagnostic testing and sub specialty consultations and all follow up appointments are completed on a timely basis.
- Where applicable, assists physician in surgeries and/or procedures.
- Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations of colorectal surgical cancer patients. Documents clinical findings in patient medical record. Develops and implements plan of care in conjunction with supervising physician.
- Issues prescriptions for drugs, devices and immunizations as indicated.
- Provides health education counseling to patients and families. Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
- Responds to patient phone calls, answers questions and refers questions to physician as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains a clinical and research database. Assists physician with the coordination of clinical trials.
- Prescreens and triages all new patients prior to scheduling of appointments: collects relevant medical materials including scans and records from outside hospitals and physicians.
- Coordinates the scheduling of appointments for new patients with multiple medical subspecialties; reviews and summarizes clinical information of the obtained history materials prior to the appointment; shares same with multi-specialty care team.
- Establishes and maintains educational materials; and supports programs for patients and their families.
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.
Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.
About the area
Loma Linda University is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public-school systems.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $130,000 - 180,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.
Our benefits include:
- Generous Retirement Contribution
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
- Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
- CME Days and Funds
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)
For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the link below:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.
This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver.
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