The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APP Fellow) is responsible for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with an attending physician, with oversight and guidance by a primary preceptor. As an APP Fellow, the clinician will be expected to rotate through specialty services as part of advanced post-graduate medical education. As a trainee, the APP Fellow will receive preceptor guidance and teaching delivered by a senior advanced practice provider, senior resident, fellow, or attending physician, dependent upon the clinical rotation. The APP Fellow is expected to manage direct patient care as a dominant aspect of the role. The APP Fellow is responsible for coordination of patient care, participation in collaborative medical care with multidisciplinary teams. The APP Fellow is expected to participate in protected, non-clinical didactic education in the form of lectures, simulation, skills labs, case studies, presentations, and other components of the training curriculum as determined by the program faculty and director. The APP Fellow is also responsible for completion of an evidence-based practice or quality-improvement project during their tenure as a fellow.

IMPORTANT DATES:
•\tApplication closure: March 21, 2025
•\tInterview notifications: The week of March 31, 2025
•\tInterviews: Initial interviews will be virtual April 11th, approximately 1 hour in length. Additional dates may be added as necessary. A second round of in-person interviews may follow.
•\tFinal decisions will be made no later than May 23, 2025
•\tProgram start-date: September 29, 2025

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
•\tCompletion of online application
•\tSubmission of supplemental documentation:

1.\tGraduate academic transcripts
2.\tCurriculum Vitae
3.\t500-word letter of intent describing why you wish to complete a
postgraduate fellowship program in desired specialty (critical care,
neurology, etc.)
4.\tThree (3) letters of recommendation emailed directly from letter
composer/writer by professional colleagues who can attest to
qualifications, motivations, and other relevant characteristics suitable for
the position

E-mail all supporting documents to appfellowship@uvahealth.org.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary with full benefits provided at time of employment.
Questions? E-mail us at: appfellowship@uvahealth.org
Additional information can be found at: https://app.uvahs.org/fellowship-programs/

(Under the supervision of and in collaboration with primary preceptor)

Clinical:

Independently and in collaboration with primary preceptor, physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.Performs comprehensive history and physical assessmentDocuments findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findingsOrders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and testsForms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment and diagnostic findingsDevelops, implements and evaluates treatment plansPrescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventionsInitiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisiteInitiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocolsCollaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfersFacilitates the timely flow of patients via collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and supports all interdisciplinary relationshipsRecognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life-saving interventions, alerting primary preceptor and the interdisciplinary team members for assistanceRecognizes and incorporates age-specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and familiesAdvocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/familyProvides consultation in specialty areaMaintains confidentiality of patient informationCoordinates meeting applicable clinical standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team membersExplains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient families, staff and studentsPerforms designated procedures after demonstrated competency under the supervision of the primary preceptor

Educational:

Participates in non-clinical didactic education in the form of lectures, simulation, skills labs, case studies, presentations, and other components of the critical care fellow curriculum as determined by the program faculty and directorCompletion of an evidence-based practice or quality-improvement project suitable for publication or presentation during tenure as a fellowActs as a clinical resource, utilizing both formal and informal opportunities for the education of other members of the interdisciplinary teamProvides education consistent with evidence-based practices and protocolsProvides outreach and education to the community and within the Advanced Practice arenaCoordinates meeting applicable educational standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members

Leadership:

Acts as a role model to colleagues, interdisciplinary team members, the institution and to the communityDemonstrates respect to all within the institution and communityDemonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship and empowerment of others within the healthcare communityAssumes leadership role in the development of the Advanced Practice Role to patients, families, other healthcare professionals and to the communityCoordinates meeting applicable leadership standards for all disciplines in collaboration with physician(s) and team membersMeets leadership competency standards

Quality/Stewardship/Outcomes:

Participates in, supports and leads quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement, benchmarking initiatives to advance patient care deliveryUtilizes research and Evidence-Based practice in the delivery of patient careEvaluates the implications of access, quality, safety and cost on the delivery of healthcareParticipates in the development of instruments to measure patient and practice outcomesIdentifies needs, variations and interventions to ensure and improve quality careMaintains compliance and regulatory documentation for the purposes of administration and reimbursementProvides expertise in the measurement, development, evaluation and communication of the status and progression of applicable patient care standardsParticipates and contributes to departmental/divisional/institutional initiativesProvides input in the annual review of other staff membersAssists in the development of clinical pathways and protocolsParticipates in accreditation preparednessCoordinates meeting applicable performance improvement standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members

Research:

Pursues opportunities for active engagement in research and in the analysis of evidence-based practiceCoordinates meeting applicable research standards for all disciplines and areas of practice

Professional Development:

Maintains professional licensure, DEA registration, certification and practice agreements as required by the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, national certification organizations, and the institutionMaintains and demonstrates competencies for designated privileges requested as required for ongoing professional practice evaluation and outcomesMaintains Advanced certification(s)Pursues educational opportunities for professional growth (CEU/CME, conferences, and or seminars, etc.)Serves on appropriate committees in department/division/institution and communityParticipates in/presents at M&M, Grand Rounds, etc.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s Degree as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Experience: Less than 1 year of experience in desired specialty.

Licensure: Varies by specialty - see below.

Neurosciences: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) as set forth by the state of Virginia. 

Critical Care: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) as set forth by the state of Virginia. 

Primary Care: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Primary Care Registered Nurse Practitioner) as set forth by the state of Virginia.

Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies. Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing.  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association required. For Critical Care only, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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