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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 10, 2025
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living 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, three 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 stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview 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 Department of Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. A full-time advanced practice provider staff position (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is available in the Department of Surgery, and Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide patient care services in the outpatient clinic sites at UC Health and will support the University's mission and commitment to provide excellent patient care. Our faculty and current experienced advanced level provider will be available to teach and support the new candidate to take on her/his clinical responsibilities as needed. Under our Colon and Rectal Surgery faculty supervision and mentorship, the candidate will assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients. Essential Functions Evaluate and treat patients with Colon and Rectal disorders. Collect developmental history and physical examination of Colon and Rectal patients. Evaluate and manage postoperative patients. Assist with pre-operative preparation for patients. This includes procedure counseling, obtaining patients' surgical consent in the office and submit the pre-operative orders. Maintain accurate records. Assist in peer-to-peer review for insurance approval of imaging studies. Participate in research and development projects. Assist with returning calls regarding clinical inquiries. Perform related duties based on departmental need. Minimum Requirements Nurse Practitioner: Required Education Master's degree from accredited nursing program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority AND active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Required Experience Three (3) years nursing experience. - OR - Physician Assistant: Required Education Master's degree from accredited physician assistant program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority AND certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Additional Qualifications Considered Certification by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Physical Requirements/Work Environment 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 jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98263 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery Date: Feb 10, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Medical, Patient Care, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Developer, Healthcare, Technology