Open Positions
Advanced Practice Provider
Position Overview
Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider is a licensed practitioner trained in the care and treatment of patients who have musculoskeletal problems, including disease or injuries of the bones, muscles, joints, and supporting connective tissue. This position will work primarily in a one on one position with a hand surgeon and occasionally seeing general clinic patients independently.
Qualifications
- Current state PA or NP license or eligible for same; certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Orthopedic experience, preferred
- Current CPR Certification or be willing to obtain
Essential Job Functions
- Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
- Develops treatment plan for orthopedic problems within scope of practice
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities including orthotics, prosthetics, physical therapy and adaptive equipment
- Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain function, including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reductions, injection of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, brace/cast/splint application
- Serves in the first assist surgical role, as needed
- Monitors the effectiveness of interventions
- Provides education and counseling on illness and injury prevention
- Facilitates the patients’ transition within and between health care settings, e.g. transferring and discharging patients or refer to specialized consultation, physical therapy, wound clinic, etc.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals
- Manage patient workflows effectively and efficiently in a manner that enhances patient care while minimizing legal and medical risk
- Documents patient records in a timely, understandable, complete and accurate manner
- Demonstrate up to date medical knowledge and technical ability when delivering patient care
- Patient management reflects sound clinical judgement
- Understands and complies with healthcare laws, such as, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the ACA (Affordable Care Act), and other relevant regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Other Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate quality and integrity; set positive example
- Have professional appearance in dress and person
- Ability to work independently and display teamwork qualities among peers and other department personnel
- Superior leadership skills
- Fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation within the department, between departments, and with management and the physicians
- Serves as a positive representative of the department who is open to and actively involved in developing organizational process improvements
- Uses judgement in deciding when to consult other team members, other department supervisors or administrator on various issues
- Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
- Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines
Working Conditions
- Walks throughout clinic and hospital frequently
- Stand for long periods frequently
- Sit on hard or cushioned chair frequently
- Lifts up to 50 pounds to and from floor or other levels (waist, shoulder, overhead) on an occasional basis
- Carries up to 40 pounds occasionally
- Bends, twists, squats and kneels frequently
- Reaches up to 2 feet overhead or in front of self frequently
- Near-visual acuity with color perception in order to view computer screen and decipher fine print
- Manual dexterity adequate for utilizing keyboard and processing paperwork
- Auditory acuity for hearing in person and telephone conversations, and bodily sounds upon exam
- Clear speaking voice in order to communicate effectively
- Ability to adapt to simultaneous, multiple and varied stimuli
To Apply
Interested applicants please email your resume and cover letter to debh@oaw-ortho.com and tristinf@oaw-ortho.com