Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider)

Position Summary & Objectives

An exempt position responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conduction examinations and writing prescriptions. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a highly skilled healthcare professional who provides comprehensive patient care through advanced clinical training and expertise. This role includes Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). The APP will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Within the advanced practice practitioner-physician relationship, this provider has the ability to exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. May include responsibility for administrative duties and includes additional duties and parameters of specific individual contract and/or continuing education requirements.

Essential Functions

1. Conduct physical exams, assess health status, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, diagnose and treat illnesses. Some APPs may also give injections and suture wounds. Consult with physician(s) as needed and refer to physician(s) for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of an APP’s scope of work.

1. Monitor therapies and provide continuity of care.

1. Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems. Respond to emergencies including use of CPR.

1. Counsel patient/family on preventive health care.

1. Document patient information and care in medical record.

1. Serve appointed rounds in walk-in clinic.

1. APPs with hospital privileges may also be responsible for the following:

1. First assist in assigned provider’s surgery cases

1. Participate in patient rounding

Competency

Knowledge

• Clinical Expertise: Knowledge of the medical model, roles of physicians and physician assistants, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, physical diagnosis, and demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills and patient management.

• Patient Assessment: Proficiency in taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, diagnosing and treating medical problems, developing care plans, and maintaining confidential documentation in medical records.

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring clear and compassionate interactions.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address complex patient care issues, demonstrating adaptability to changing patient needs and healthcare environments.

• Empathy and Compassion: Commitment to providing compassionate care, building strong patient relationships, and fostering a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.

Skills

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations to diagnose and manage patient conditions.

• Develop Treatment Plans: Create personalized care plans based on patient needs and medical history.

• Prescribe Medications and Treatments: Manage and adjust medical treatments as necessary.

• Patient Education and Counseling: Offer guidance and support to patients and their families, ensuring they understand their care plans.

• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care.

• Maintain Clinical Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with the latest medical research, treatments, and best practices.

• Document Care: Accurately document patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR).

Abilities

• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of APP practice.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.

• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.

• Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Demands

Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting. May be required to help transfer patients. High level of responsibility and heavy workload can generate stress.

Equipment Operated

Medical instruments required for physical exams, procedures, surgery, and computer hardware/software.

Work Environment

Medical office, exam room settings, and operating rooms. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Frequent contact with people.

Education / Experience / Licenses / Certifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited Program (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) program.

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, State NP or PA license, and recertification required.

• CPR certification

Preferred (in addition to Required)

• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to NP or PA program, plus one year of experience as NP or PA, preferably in clinical setting.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Position Type & Expected Work Hours

This is a full-time position. Work hours will be determined based on individual employment agreement.

Remote Work

Not eligible for remote work.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee who holds this position. Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.