Advanced Practice Provider - General Orthopedic Outpatient - Access to Care
Core
Provide general orthopedic care to patients with acute and chronic complaints in an outpatient setting, collaborating with attending physicians.
Role type
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Builds
Diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for orthopedic patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orthopedic patient assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, medication prescription, surgical assistance, patient counseling, infection control
Preferred skills
Academic healthcare system experience, 3+ years of clinical experience with the target population
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), diagnostic imaging equipment
Responsibilities
Perform histories and physicals, order and interpret tests, make diagnoses, treat injuries/illnesses, assist with surgical procedures, counsel patients and prescribe medication, coordinate care across the continuum of services, supervise support staff, document medical records, participate in research and quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider