Metabolic Disease Specialist

5 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Full time
Job Title: Outpatient Metabolism

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metabolic disease and a passion for providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities:
  • Preparation for Clinic Visits: Abstract recent information for new and follow-up patients from CHOP electronic medical records by reviewing consultations and evaluations by each specialist since the patient's last visit to the LSD or Metabolic clinic & interim history supplied by patient or non-CHOP medical staff.
  • Clinic Visits: Obtain updated history from patient, order/coordinate appropriate laboratory and imaging studies for disease monitoring. Discuss updated plan of care with patient/families, in collaboration with attending physician and other multi-disciplinary providers involved in clinic visit.
  • Communication: Communicate results of biochemical testing and imaging studies, as well as any changes to the medical plan with patient/family.
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapies: Order and manage initiation of, and changes to, enzyme replacement therapies for patients in CHOP Day Medicine, external infusion center, and home infusion settings. This may include communication with authorization teams, pharmaceutical case managers, patients' insurance, and participation in peer-to-peer discussions and appeals process as necessary.
  • Day Medicine: Remain available to communicate with Day Medicine team, families, and patients regarding concerns. See patients in Day Medicine as needed and maintain documentation of patient encounters.
  • Genetic Counseling: Collaborate with Genetic Counselor to coordinate genetic and biochemical testing, as well as extended familial testing as appropriate.
  • Patient Support Groups: Organize local meetings with patient support groups regarding LSDs; including logistics, publicizing/inviting attendees, presentation preparation and obtaining grant funding.
  • Clinical Trials and Research: Participation in various clinical trials, research studies, and patient registries alongside research coordinators and other clinical staff.
  • Patient Management: Manage a cohort of patients, perform and document daily assessments, collect data, and analyze findings to inform family-centered plans of care.
  • Procedures: Perform advanced procedures listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
  • Consultation and Education: Serve as a consultant and educational resource to patients, families, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
  • Scholarly Activities: Participate in scholarly activities and maintain required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.
  • Safety: Address safety issues and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practice.
Requirements:
  • Education: Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
  • Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, and specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty.


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