Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP)

Great Basin Orthopaedics; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical malpractice insurance

Medical insurance after 90 days

Licensure, DEA licensing fees paid

Continuing Education up to $1,200/year

Vacation accrual and holidays

401K with Pension and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Great Basin Orthopaedics in Reno, NV seeks an APP to assist surgeons in patient care across clinic and OR settings, providing on-call coverage as needed and ensuring timely documentation. The role emphasizes high-quality orthopaedic care, clear communication, and teamwork within a busy practice.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited APP program, hold national certification, CPR, and an active license, with ability to learn EMR systems and collaborate with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Documented completion of accredited APP program.
• National Certification.
• CPR certified.
• Maintains proper credentials and active state license.
• Comprehensive continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains own clinical schedule and treats patients per physician standards.
• Coordinates patient care with staff, APP colleagues, and physicians.
• Assists with and performs minor surgical procedures.
• Oversees case setup with techs and manages orders.
• Completes discharge summaries and necessary paperwork timely.
• Covers on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Clinical care

Communication

EMR proficiency

Team player

Education

Accredited APP program

National Certification

CPR certified

Active state license

Job description

APP with Great Basin Orthopaedics will assist surgeons in all capacities of patient care. We treat our patients in accordance with the highest standard of respect and emphasis on high-quality orthopaedic care.

1. Essential Qualities:

• a. Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
• b. Team player with positive, professional attitude; cooperated and is flexible.
• c. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written.
• d. Shows initiative, sound judgement, dependability, including punctuality and attendance.
• e. Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image.
• f. Responds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requests.
• g. Computer and EMR proficiency and aptitude to learn.

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

• a. Maintains own clinical schedule, assessing and treating patients in accordance with clinic and supervising physician standards:
  • i. Clinic
  • ii. Operation Room (O.R.) and Patient Rounding
  • iii. Trauma coverage: On Call and Post Call
• b. Coordinates and communicates about patient care with office staff, APP colleagues, and physicians.
• c. Communicate with the previous day’s physician on-call or Allie Janas, DNP, FNP-C, RNFA if your assistance is required for add-on cases. Leaves no one “un-covered”.
• d. Oversee and preview set-ups with techs prior to cases, input computer orders prior to cases, learn physicians’ techniques and ensure that appropriate equipment is available.
• e. Performs and records history and physical exam. Writes routine admissions, labs, PT/OT, and imaging orders.
• f. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within his/her scope of practice and as directed by the physician. Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies.
• g. Assists with and/or performs minor surgical procedures.
• h. Be proficient in appropriate closures, dressings, castings, splinting. Ensure patients leave the operating room and clinic safely.
• i. Provides pre-and postoperative instructions to the patient. Participates in making rounds, ensure patients have appropriate medication scripts. Alert physicians of any issues.
• j. Complete discharge summaries, orders, and paperwork necessary for discharge; including information needed for skilled nursing facilities, etc.
• k. Maintain clinic schedule as well as O.R. assisting schedule. Evenings and weekends may apply.
• l. Complete charting, paperwork, dictations, and all required patient documentation timely (within 48 hours) and accurately.
• m. Cover on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• n. Utilizes EMR effectively to ensure that documentation supports charges.
• o. Must be able to use variety of office equipment including PC, phone, copy machine/fax, writing instruments; and medical equipment including stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and cast saw, etc.

3. Knowledge and Physical Demands:

• a. Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols.
• b. Knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities, HIPAA, confidentiality agreements, licensing, and scope of practice.
• c. Vision and hearing are required to be corrected to normal ranges. APPs are also required to walk, stoop and stand for extended periods of time; the ability to squat/kneel, push/pull and lift is required. Manual dexterity, full range in motion, and eye-hand coordination is essential for the use of surgical instruments. Lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients are necessary in surgery daily.
• d. APPs are required to work under stressful conditions, on varying shifts, on weekends, holidays and working irregular hours.
• b. Punctuality
• c. Ability to follow instructions
• d. Ability to meet deadlines

5. Education and Certification:

• a. Documented completion of accredited APP program.
• c. National Certification
• d. CPR certified
• f. Demonstrates professional growth through continuing education courses
• g. Obtains and maintains proper credentials and state license in current/ active status at all times

6. Compensation:

• a. Salary will be determined based on experience and market.
• b. Position available for regular full-time employment (more than 30 hours per week).
• c. Overtime does not apply for a salaried position.
• d. On call weekday call compensated at $150 per day, weekend call compensated at $300 per weekend (Saturday-Sunday).
• e. Other:
  • i. Medical Malpractice Insurance offered through Physician’s Insurance.
  • ii. Medical Insurance offered after 90 days.
  • iii. Paid Licensure, DEA licensing, and credentialing fees paid.
  • iv. Continuing Education up to $1,200.00 per year and one week (five days) off, as needed for licensure.
  • v. Vacation accrued bi-weekly, per hours worked; and increasing with years of service.
  • vi. Holidays paid, 11 recognized holidays per year.
  • vii. 401K with Pension and Profit Sharing.