For more details or to apply, contact Chloe Hayes @ 228-355-7041.

Job Responsibilities 

Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis 

• Perform detailed orthopedic assessments, including musculoskeletal examinations, range of motion testing, and neurovascular assessments. 
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to assist in diagnosis. 
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans for orthopedic conditions and injuries. 

Treatment and Management 

• Provide nonsurgical orthopedic care for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, and sports injuries. 
• Administer injections for pain management and joint inflammation. 
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopedic surgery patients, including surgical site management, wound care, and rehabilitation protocols. 

  Orthopedic Procedures

• Perform minor orthopedic procedures and interventions, such as joint aspirations and injections, wound debridement, and casting/splinting. 
• Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room with procedures such as fracture reductions, arthroscopic surgeries, and joint replacements. 

Patient Education and Counseling

• Educate patients and their families about their orthopedic conditions, treatment options, and postoperative care instructions. 
• Provide guidance on injury prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications to optimize orthopedic health and recovery. 

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and treatment plans. 
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to address questions, concerns, and treatment goals. 
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: 
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, including orthopedic assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and surgical reports. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and institutional policies related to documentation and record-keeping. 

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from an accredited program. 
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of practice. 
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with specialization in orthopedics (e.g., Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Certification) or certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) with orthopedic experience. 
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in orthopedics, preferably in a surgical or hospital setting. 
• Proficiency in orthopedic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and patient needs