What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider in Orthopaedics position at Geisinger?
Geisinger seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join their Orthopaedic team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with surgical Sports Medicine teams and possess excellent patient assessment and triage skills.
The selected individual will be responsible for performing initial assessments, tracking pertinent procedure and laboratory results, and assisting with arranging follow-up care. Strong communication and phone handling skills are essential for this role.
Job Responsibilities
- Assess patients' presenting conditions and provide appropriate care
- Keep track of lab results and discuss them with physicians
- Arrange follow-up appointments and communicate with patients and families
- Answer phone calls from established patients and assess their needs
