What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner position at Barbour Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine?
At Barbour Orthopaedics and Spine, our innovative and well-respected team of medical professionals are part of a rapidly growing private practice. We have six practice locations throughout the Atlanta metro area, including a cutting-edge surgical facility in Chamblee. We are one of the few Georgia practices to offer both a stand-up MRI and an open MRI. In addition, we have state of the art diagnostics tools including digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and hyperbaric chambers.
Duties :
- Obtain patient s history and conduct thorough physical exams in an orthopaedic setting.
- Document thorough and accurate notes in the patient s chart within a timely manner
- Develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address all the patient s concerns and involve physicians when necessary.
- Order and review imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
- Order and review EKGs and labs as needed to ensure patients are cleared for surgery
- Perform specific procedures in house such as joint injections, dressing changes, casting, splinting, and suture / staple removal.
- Provide care according to Physician's instructions and in accordance with standard practices and procedures.
- Dispense / prescribe medication as needed and ordered by Physicians.
- Dispense / order DME as needed and ordered by Physicians.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of the patient s visits with a clear diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment plan to ensure understanding.
- Review recommended surgeries with patients to ensure understanding and obtain consent for recommended procedures.
- Responsible for taking either surgical or office calls on a set rotation.
- If you take surgical calls, it may require going to the hospital to follow up on patients either after surgery or when on call at a given hospital
- Must be reachable by phone during the entirety of your time on call
- Scrub into the OR and function as a first assist as needed
- Set up patients for surgery including prepping area, draping with sterile drapes, etc.
- Assist with wound closures / applying post-operative dressing.
- Make sure post-operative orders are entered in a timely manner.
- Complete medical narratives as requested within a timely manner.
- Always maintain professional appearance and personal conduct
- Maintain a clean and professional workspace.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, coworkers, and management.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Our mission is simple, to maintain an unwavering commitment to providing safe and effective treatments with a friendly, supportive attitude. Results and Patient Experience are our Top Priority.
Incentive / Benefits Package :
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