Full-Time New Position: “Flex” Advance Practice Provider – No nights/ weekends- Trauma/ ACS Team
Job Description
Company Description
Extant Healthcare is a leading provider of trauma programs, specializing in community-based trauma programs. We work with hospitals to bring in the right people to work at dynamic trauma centers. Our surgeons and APPs have the opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the satisfaction of our team in providing these opportunities.
Role Description
We are seeking a Trauma APP to work 40 hours per week (M-F) at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients suffering from traumatic injuries. This position involves working closely with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritize evaluating patients who are ready for or close to discharge, and prepare discharge instructions and orders
- Optimize patient throughput via early disposition planning for patients admitted to the ICU, stepdown, and floor.
- Responsibilities include seeing clinic patients, completing notes same day, completing home health and FMLA paperwork, reviewing path reports, returning patient phone calls for clinical questions, and reviewing clinic schedules and pre-visit imaging orders
- Assist with responding to trauma activations and surgery consults
- Perform specialty-specific procedures (suturing, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, etc.) as needed
- Assist with daily rounds and management of patients admitted to the ICU, stepdown, and/or floor services as needed pending census volume
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification: Board Certification and current Missouri license or eligibility to obtain.
- Experience: Previous experience in trauma, emergency medicine, or surgery preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong clinical and procedural skills in trauma care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Paid Time Off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Business Expense Reimbursement allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- Attractive scheduling with 8 hr shifts, Mon-Fri, no nights or weekends
Hospital Description:
Research Medical Center offers medical & health clinic services across three Kansas City locations. Research Medical Center is one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas. Services include comprehensive Burn Care, Level I Stroke Designation, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Level III NICU, Regional Hand Center and Pediatric Emergency Care. Ranked Kansas City’s Top Hospital (according to Leapfrog Group 2014)
Hospital website: http://researchmedicalcenter.com/
Community:
- Kansas City is known for its affordable cost of living and friendly Midwest vibe, making it a great place to visit or live.
- Kansas City has a rich jazz history, celebrated at places like the American Jazz Museum and live music venues such as The Blue Room and Green Lady Lounge.
- Home to 5 Major League professional teams including the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs.
- Beyond BBQ, the city has a thriving culinary scene with craft breweries, distilleries, and farm-to-table restaurants.
- Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live.
- KC is known as the “City of Fountains,” with over 200 fountains scattered across the city.
- Kansas City: http://kcmo.gov/
