What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic position at USA Staffing Network?
Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Orthopaedic - Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic
Direct Hire
Full-Time
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Benefits
Location : Oswego, NY
Compensation and Benefits :
Highly competitive salary, plus quality incentives
Sign-on bonus and reimbursement for relocation and student loans (if applicable)
Competitive paid time off and CME time off
Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, B, life and disability
Annual CME, dues and licensure reimbursement
Malpractice paid for.
We are seeking a board-certified|board-eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a current RNFA certification for a direct hire position for a center of Orthopedic Care.
This APP will assist in medical and surgical care of Orthopedic department patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Orthopedic general support would include joint replacement, hand|foot|ankle, sports medicine and pain management. A hybrid-week of both outpatient care and time in the OR would include :
Work as a physician extender in a well-established outpatient orthopedic practice
Collaborate with physicians to access, diagnose, and develop a plan of care in accordance with practice protocols
Obtain complete medical histories, perform physical examinations and order diagnostic tests
Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the medical record
Make appropriate referral for consultations
Develop and implement plan of care with attending supervision
Communicate with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment
Daily rounding and complete care and management of the surgical inpatient census
Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of license) and nutrition, managing adjunctive care
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communication of treatment plans with orthopedic physician, nursing staff, and families
Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education
Prepare patients for surgery, including education, positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic, and preparation of equipment
Function as first or second assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, harvesting of autologous graft materials, application of immobilization devices
Provide pre-and post-operative patient education to patients and their families
Provide follow-up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the attending physician
prescription of medications to accomplish the plan of treatment
The candidate will be a member of an interdisciplinary team and will work collaboratively with our Orthopedic physicians in providing outpatient clinical and surgical inpatient care.
This full-time position is ideal for a PA or NP who is looking to gain experience in an outpatient Orthopedic clinic setting, as well as an inpatient surgical setting. Prior experience is not required as they welcome new grads, however is preferred for this role.
They offer a stable and rewarding environment, shared call schedules, and numerous resources to help you care for your patients while providing practice management assistance. The day-to-day business of operating a practice is managed by Physician Care, PC staff members, which includes physicians who are practicing orthopedic surgery, general surgery and primary care.
They offer short and long-term employment options that offer competitive salaries. They can offer salary packages in some specialties that exceed most metro markets.
