Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Orthopedic Urgent Care

OrthoNebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care in our clinic. The APP will work with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes and safety, providing medical services and education to patients in a clinic setting.

The role requires two years of APP experience, orthopedic exposure (knee/hip preferred), and eligibility for Nebraska/Iowa licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's in nursing.
• Licensed or licensure eligible as a PA or APRN in NE and IA.
• Minimum two years of APP experience; orthopedic background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services and care in an orthopedic clinic.
• Promote professional practice and maintain rapport with peers and patients.
• Dictate medical findings in a timely and concise manner.
• Assist physicians with new prescriptions and refills.
• Communicate test results to patients promptly.
• Assist with workers' compensation forms and related duties.
• Participate in on-call duties as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, Joint Commission).
• Engage in performance improvement activities and attend department meetings.
• Complete mandatory educational programs and follow policies.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Medical documentation

Education

Accredited PA program

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

Position Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing high-quality patient-centered care throughout the orthopedic clinics. The APP will work closely with Physicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and maintain safety standards.

• Position: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• FTE / Hours: 1.0 / 40
• Location: Council Bluffs
• Schedule: 3 13-hour shifts

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 required
• Experience within an Orthopedic 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.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.