Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics (Full Time, Days) - Palm Beach County

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking an Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (PA) to join our pediatric orthopedic team in Palm Beach County. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions in children, with duties spanning evaluations, treatment planning, education, and rehabilitation guidance.

The PA will order tests, prescribe medications within privileges, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Florida PA license in good standing.
• NCCPA certification in good standing.
• AHA BLS certification in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Counsel patients and families.
• Perform examinations and order/interpret tests.
• Prescribe medications and manage care within privileges.
• Document care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team.
• Precept APP students.
• Perform procedures within delineation of privileges.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Florida PA license in good standing

NCCPA certification in good standing

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics (Full Time, Days) - Palm Beach County (302096)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics (Full Time, Days) - Palm Beach County - 302096

Description

Job Summary

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) plays a vital role in the healthcare team focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the pediatric patient with musculoskeletal conditions. Key responsibilities of the Orthopedic Physician Assistant include conducting patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, patient education, and providing guidance on rehabilitation and preventive care. Other duties include the ability to ascertain a thorough patient history and physical examination, order and interpret radiological and laboratory tests, prescribe medication, order and carry out therapy and management plans, document patient care services within the EMR, and perform procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency. The Orthopedic Physician Assistant will report to the Orthopedic APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Contributes to Physician’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary in pertinent deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; and implementing physician directives.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families.
• Creates and sustains a therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients.
• Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary and complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions to include understanding the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Orders, alters, or adjusts controlled and non- controlled medications for in hospital patients.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, quality of care initiatives and research of special projects.
• Performs procedures as identified in delineation of privileges.
• Prescribes non-controlled medication for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing a physical examination; ordering pertinent lab and radiology; and obtaining, and updating medical records.
• Works effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as a member or leader of a health care team or other professional group.
• Precepts APP students.
• Performs selected clinical skills and procedures as delineated in specific Medical Staff privileges (Delineation of Privileges).
• Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated within experience and scope of practice.

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Qualifications

• Master's Degree of an approved program leading to eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant
• Physician Assistant Licensure issued by the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing
• Certification by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - maintain active and in good standing
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to problem solve and formulate a plan of care to evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Able to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

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