ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Orthopedics, Community Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Core
Provides high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care in an ambulatory/community setting, managing comprehensive care plans, performing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, and assisting in peri-operative services.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Builds
Ambulatory orthopedic care services and peri-operative support
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Required skills
Orthopedic patient assessment, diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative first assisting, discharge planning, clinical documentation, patient education, emergency care recognition, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, surgical experience, orthopedic experience, Master's level degree (for PA)
Technologies
BLS, ACLS, CNOR, ANOR
Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for orthopedic patients; Completes daily rounds and consults; Performs peri-operative procedures including first assisting; Conducts integrated assessments and diagnostic tests; Coordinates discharge planning and follow-up; Educates students, staff, and patients; Identifies complex or emergency situations and initiates intervention.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, clinical IC