What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position at OrthoVirginia?
Ortho On-Call is a growing Urgent Care, currently recruiting a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This position will join our exceptional team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians, ensuring we continue to deliver quality care in a patient-focused setting. Our walk-in urgent care clinics are designed specifically to treat acute orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, supported by the board-certified physicians and full-service therapies of OrthoVirginia.
About OrthoVirginia: OrthoVirginia is the state's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, with a team of highly-trained specialists. With 35 locations across Virginia, including on-site physical therapy, orthopedic urgent care, and outpatient surgery centers, OrthoVirginia makes it easy to get on the path to recovery. Our locations span Hampton Roads, Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Southwest Virginia. We combine science, technology, and a creative approach to deliver premier orthopedic, physical therapy, and sports medicine care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 100% outpatient setting
- Professional, collegial environment
- Generous 401(k) incentive plan
- Paid malpractice insurance
Primary Functions & Accountabilities:
- Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for immediate health care needs, including employer services.
- Handle urgent care and emergency room responsibilities, with weekend and evening shifts required.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Perform fracture/dislocation reductions, laceration repairs, and joint injections.
- Instruct patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and medications.
- Consult with physicians when necessary to assess patient conditions and treatment plans.
- Ensure medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner.
- Perform within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director.
- Provide support to medical and office staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to assess situations and resolve within scope of ability or escalate as appropriate.
- Respond effectively to emergencies, actual events, or drills.
- Follow instructions and make decisions with little supervision.
- Maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of the role.
- Travel between facilities when indicated.
- Strong customer service and excellent communication skills.
Experience Required:
- Sports injuries, sprains & strains, slips, trips, falls
- Hand & wrist injuries, foot & ankle injuries, knee/shoulder injuries
- Cuts & lacerations, back & neck injuries, broken bones
- Sports physicals (NOVA & RIC), work-related injuries
Position Requirements:
- Board Certified/Eligible
- Prefer 2 years of orthopedic experience or practice in Emergency/Urgent Care clinical/hospital setting
- Active/current state medical license and eligible for a VA Medical License
- DEA License
- Physical health to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position
