Advanced Practice Provider

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

EmergeOrtho is seeking an Advance Practice Provider (PA/NP) for our Morganton, NC office. This PRN role supports urgent care and orthopedic services with afternoon/evening and some Saturday shifts.

As an AP provider you will evaluate patients, order labs and imaging, perform procedures, document thoroughly in patient charts, and assist supervising physicians. Involvement in QI and meetings is expected, with flexible hours based on patient demand.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Medical training from an approved program
• At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Good knowledge of medical office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software
• Familiarity with EMR programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation by performing history and physical exams
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies
• Performing diagnostic procedures and administering vaccines
• Performing therapeutic procedures and assisting the surgeon in the OR
• Reading and interpreting imaging studies and lab reports
• Initiation of life-saving measures as needed
• Telephone contact with patients as appropriate

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

PA/NP program

Accredited PA/NP program

Tools

EMR programs

MS Word & Outlook

Job description

• Location 503 East Parker Road,Morganton, NC, 28655,United States
• Job Category PA/NP
• Employee Type PRN

Join EmergeOrtho as an Advance Practice Provider - Hiring Immediately!

This is a PRN position with availability to work Urgent Care 5pm - 8pm Weekdays and 10am - 2pm on Saturdays

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, the Foothills region is seeking an Advance Practice Provider to join their team in our Morganton office. The Physician Assistant or NP role is trained and licensed to assist the supervising physician by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collecting and organizing historical and physical data, and exercising a degree of independent judgment in determining appropriate treatments and dispositions. The PA/NP is responsible for written documentation of all clinical interactions in the patient’s chart.

Why Join EmergeOrtho?

• Hiring Immediately - Start your journey with us right away!
• Great Team - Be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team

Who Should Apply?

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Medical training from an approved program
• At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Good knowledge of medical office software such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software
• Familiarity with EMR programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Patient evaluation by performing appropriate history and physical exams
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, physical examination, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations and administering of vaccines
• Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections
• Assisting the surgeon in the OR as designated
• Reading and interpreting imaging studies and laboratory reports
• Initiation of life-saving measures as needed
• Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses of employees of EmergeOrtho, P.A.
• Telephone contact with patients as appropriate.

Other

• Involvement in QI and research programs.
• Attendance at educational and department meetings.
• Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required.

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 67 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 2nd in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 190 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho.

EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminatebased onrace, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.

Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.