Orientation

As a new employee of SAM Intensivists, we have tried to put together a process to prepare you to operate as a solo practitioner.

SAM Intensivists APP Orientation

Duration: 

8 weeks (one schedule rotation)

Designated trainer: 

Each new APP is paired with SAM-I Trainers and works their schedule.  Schedule will be made and distributed to well in advance before start date.

Current Trainers:

  • Eric Pozzo, PA-C
  • Kate Lewis, PA-C
  • Austin Powell, CRNP
  • Corey Green, CRNP
  • Joshua Baker, PA-C
  • Chris Poe, CRNP
  • Aliza Bircheat, PA-C

Educational requirements: 

  • The following are required to be completed by the end of the 8-week orientation period.
  • SCCM Virtual Critical Care Rounds 2 (Website) 
  • SAM-I Quizzes completed (Click for all Quizzes)
  • SOCCA Guidebook reviewed (Click to download)
  • SAM Practice Rationales (Click to download)
  • SAM-I Bite Size QI (Click to download)
  • Arrow CVL Course
    • CVL simulation course to be put on by either Eric, Kate, Chris or Austin. Emphasis on sterile technique in addition to safety/tricks of CVL placement.
  • Additional coursework assigned on the SAM Midlevel site

Miscellaneous to Review:

  • The following are required to be completed by the end of the 8 week orientation period.
  • SAM-I Billing basics (Click to download)
  • Expense report (Click to download)
    • Each APP is given an CME allowance of $800 a year in addition to $200 that can be used towards license renewal. Expense report is to be filled out, receipts attached and emailed to kathy.hoyt@aapcal.com.
  • SAM-I Smart phrases (Click to download)
  • Documentation guidelines (Click to download)
  • Flex agreement (Click to download)

Feedback from New Hire: 

Survey filled out by new hire providing feedback on overall orientation process.