Advanced Practice Provider, Department of Emergency Medicine

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. 

The UC Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati has been an independent academic unit within the College of Medicine since 1984. It is responsible for the medical direction of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Center for Emergency Care (CEC) and the Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program.

The College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking to fill a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position. This position will provide emergent care in the emergency setting.

• Performs a physical exam based upon age and patient history as per the Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician.  
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.  
• Develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the physician and members of the multidisciplinary care team.  
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by state and University of Cincinnati Medical Center prescriptive authority.  
• Actively participate in research relative to area of specialty. 
• Actively develop and participate in providing evidence-based education presentations and other learning activities for diverse disciplines.  
• Participate in Medical Team Rounds.  
• Actively involved with Quality Management, data collection and performance improvement initiatives.  
• Other activities and/or duties assigned to achieve the overall mission of the position within the Department. 

Required Education:

Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program

Required Trainings/Certifications:

Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority
Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty

Required Experience:

Three (3) years nursing experience
Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty

Required Education:

Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Required Trainings/Certifications:

Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority
Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
 

Required Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience is required
Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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