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in Farmington, CT
APRN or PA - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine/Physiatry
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | Farmington, CT Farmington, Connecticut |
About this job
The AP-Ambulatory is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice to children from birth through adolescence.
* Treat and evaluate patients with childhood illnesses and promote the health of the child and family.
* Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results and perform physical examinations.
* Consult with attending physicians to decide patient referrals and monitor outcomes.
* Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments and community agencies and providers as necessary.
* Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
* Participate in peer review, development and consultation.
* Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
* Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.
Registered and Certified Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of 2 years experience in pediatrics required.
* Ability to manage complex family issues and provide patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
* Willing to work flexible hours/days to meet the needs of patients and programs and services.
* Proven commitment to providing pediatric healthcare in an urban community-based setting.
* Bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled