What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics position at Fast Pace Health?
Key Responsibilities
As a Family Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics at Fast Pace Health, your key responsibilities will include:
You will work closely with patients to educate them on cast care and potential complications, review and interpret imaging studies, and collaborate with radiologists and orthopedic surgeons to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Your strong communication skills will enable you to provide detailed information about patients' orthopedic conditions and offer guidance on home exercises, physical therapy, and activity modifications.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics at Fast Pace Health, your key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing and diagnosing fractures using clinical evaluation and imaging studies
- Administering non-surgical fracture reductions
- Monitoring the healing process and adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Performing joint aspirations to diagnose conditions such as joint effusions or infections
- Administering intra-articular injections for pain relief and inflammation reduction using ultrasound
- Applying casts, splints, or orthopedic bracing to stabilize and immobilize various musculoskeletal conditions
- Ensuring proper alignment and immobilization of injured body parts
You will work closely with patients to educate them on cast care and potential complications, review and interpret imaging studies, and collaborate with radiologists and orthopedic surgeons to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Your strong communication skills will enable you to provide detailed information about patients' orthopedic conditions and offer guidance on home exercises, physical therapy, and activity modifications.
