Advanced Practice Provider (Trauma Services)

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned patients within Cottage Medical Group (CMG) and/or the hospital.

Functions independently and in collaboration with the supervising clinic physician(s) and leadership in the delivery of patient care.

Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational and therapeutic management plans for patients.

Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills.

Internal contacts include ancillary services departments, clinic and/or hospital staff, supervising physician(s) as well as other physicians, and management throughout CMG and/or the hospital.

External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Level of Education


* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board.

Master's degree or certificate from a specialized medical training program associated with a medical school that includes classroom students and clinical experience.


* Or Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations


* Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board and California Furnishing license.


* Or current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California State Board.


* Approval for privileges by Medical Staff.


* ACLS, BLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 45 days of hire.


* DEA licensure (2-5)

Years of Related Work Experience


* Two (2) years of PA or NP experience or two years of experience in Trauma Services or an inpatient setting.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.

We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to ra...