Job Description​

Saint Luke's Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

The APP provides inpatient medical care, with the supervision of a physician eg: Patient history, physical examination, ordering and interpreting tests, making diagnoses and instituting treatment plans).

As a member of the Hospitalist team, the Advanced Practice Provider shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Collaborate with all teams in admission of inpatients
• Implement attending physician instructions for patient management in close cooperation with nursing staff.
• Collect and analyze client health data
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested.
• Identify appropriate expected outcomes.
• Develop and implement plan of care
• Use prescriptive authority
• Serve as a resource to the health care team for patient care issues.
• Collaborate with care coordinator for all patient care referrals.
• Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care from one APP to another APP or physician
• Provide education to patients and families
• Participate in QA/QI projects as appropriate

See department policy regarding scheduling requirements.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.