1. Examines patients to collect information about their physical condition.2. Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. 3. Conducts complete physical examinations; provides medical evaluation and treatment to patients; develops treatments plans and monitors patient's progress.4. Advises patients on results of laboratory tests and recommends referrals to specialists or other medical facilities. 5. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, counselors and other medical staff to provide the best medical care. 6. Provides preventive health practices to patients to maintain and improve health and prevent illness. 7. Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies. 8. Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated clinical skills with the ability to assess and manage both well and acute medical issues.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Superior interpersonal skills. Well-developed oral/written communication, organizational and teaching skills.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations related to direct patient care, administering medications, and maintaining appropriate medical records.

Work Week:  Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Posting Position Title:  Advanced Practice Practitioner, Yale Health

University Job Title:  Advanced Practice Practitioner, Pediatrics

Graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education or Master's Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program.

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