Advance Practitioner - Physician Services

Under general supervision, provides independent medical care to patients with kidney disease Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

Work in collaboration with a physician-led team.

Responsible for evaluating and assessing patients in outpatient clinic visits, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis visits.

This position will travel to outreach clinics and satellite dialysis units.

Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification, and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient.

Notifies supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.

Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the practice.

Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

May perform clinical research related to specific operations.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.