What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic NP or PA needed in Artesia, NM position at Columbia Healthcare?
Job Description
Job Description
About the POSITION :
Ortho NP or PA needed in Artesia, NM
- Diagnosis and treatment of problems including, but not limited to : fractures / dislocations, sprains, contusions, degenerative joint disease, rotator cuff tears / tendinopathies, meniscus tears, ACL tears, carpal / cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger.
- In-office procedures : Intra-articular injections of knees and trapeziometacarpals ; Subacromial injections of shoulders; Bursal injections of greater trochanter and pes anserine; Tendon injections of distal IT band, medial / lateral humeral epicondyles, DeQuervains; Aspiration of ganglion cysts; Interpretation of EKGs / pre-op blood work.
- Operating room procedures : First assistant duties such as retracting tissue, holding instruments, and performing wound closures.
- Pre-op and post-op care of surgical interventions including, but not limited to : open reductions with internal / external fixation of fractures, rotator cuff repair, meniscal repairs, carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel transposition, trigger finger release and arthroplasties of the knee, hip, and shoulder.
- Inpatient post-op rounding, wound care, admission / discharge order placement status post knee / hip arthroplasties, open reductions with internal / external fixation of fractures, fasciotomies.
The orthopedic physician assistant / nurse practitioner will work with 2 Orthopedic Surgeons. Good mix of clinic, rounding and first assist.
About the COMP & BENEFITS :
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
