Advanced Practice Provider / APP - Orthopaedic Urgent Care (Full-Time) (Council Bluffs + Float)
Location
Council Bluffs, IA | United States
Job description
OrthoNebraska is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented and patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our team.
This PA/APRN will work closely with our Orthopaedic Physicians to provide treatment orthopaedic injuries and ailments.
This position will support treatment within our Orthopedic Clinics. If you think this may be a fit for you, apply today!
Position
Full-Time
Shift
Days
FTE / Hours
1.0 / 40
Schedule
Three (3) 13-Hour Shifts
Location
Council Bluffs + float as needed
Department/Position Details/Duties:
- Provides medical services and clinical education to patients in a clinic setting. Provides medical care and treatment to existing patients
- Promotes the professional practice of the clinic by maintaining and improving rapport with peers, patients, and the medical community.
- Responsible for dictating medical finding on patients in a timely and concise manner.
- Assists physicians in writing new prescriptions and prescription refills
- Communicates test results to patients in a timely manner
- Assists physicians in the completion of Worker's Compensation forms, dictation of attorney letters, and other responsibilities as requested.
- Assists with on-call duties as needed.
- Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
- Attend mandatory educational programs.
- Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Position Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- Licensed or licensure eligible as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Nebraska and Iowa
Experience:
- Minimum two years of APP experience preferred
- Experience within an Orthopaedic environment (especially with knee and hip treatment)
- Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and etc.
Physical:
- This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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