Advanced Practice Provider - Radiology

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care agreement or supervisory organization with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and / or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate. This is a new endeavor to involve APPs in the developing world of Radiology for efficacy and patient safety. This service is new and will help patients get the right imaging the first time through the system, and will allow patients to safely receive contrast studies in off-site locations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio

2. Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing

3. Masters Degree in Nursing

OR

1. Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

2. Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C

1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION

Advanced Practice

SUB-FUNCTION

Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND

Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL

C3