Advanced Practice Provider - Private

OrthoIndy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

OrthoIndy Northwest in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Private Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to assist a Board-Certified PM&R physician across Northwest Indianapolis, Brownsburg and Lafayette locations. The PA/NP will be trained to evaluate spine pathology, manage non-narcotic medications, and order/read EMGs, X-rays, CTs and MRIs.

The role leads toward independent practice within supervised protocols, collaborating with therapists and surgeons as needed, with a Monday–Friday clinic schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Certification: NCCPA or AANP required.
• Indiana PA Committee or Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana certification required.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement patient care with verbal or standing orders under supervision.
• Order radiologic and laboratory tests; read results with physician oversight.
• Assess patient history, exams, and imaging findings to guide care.
• Documentation in EMR and coordinate referrals with the team.
• Counsel patients and families; provide teaching plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for referrals and care plans.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Master's Degree

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

N/A

Job description

Facility: OrthoIndy Northwest, Indianapolis, IN
Department: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Shift Details: Full-time, salaried, Monday-Friday clinic hours. Full benefits included and we are closed the six major holidays each year!

** This is a new position available for a Private Advanced Practice Provider to assist one of our Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physiatrists who cares for patients at our Northwest Indianapolis, Brownsburg and Lafayette, IN locations. **

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back--offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients.

Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

General Statement of Duties:

The Private APP will be personally trained by the physician to evaluate patients with acute and chronic spine pathology, including but not limited to, herniated discs causing nerve root compression, myofascial injuries, and chronic arthritic conditions. The physician will train the PA/NP to prescribe appropriate non-narcotic medication management while we are actively treating the issue as well as how to order and read the appropriate diagnostic tests including EMGs, x-rays, CT’s, and MRI’s. The PA/NP would also be introduced to the physician’s network of physical therapists to maximize physical therapy outcomes for our patients. The physician will need the PA/NP to utilize his/her clinical judgment to know when to refer patients for surgical consults with OrthoIndy surgeons. Ultimately, once fully trained, the PA/NP will mainly practice independently while running his/her own clinic and of course, discussing patients with the physician as needed.

All clinical care provided by the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will be within the scope of the duties assigned by the supervising OrthoIndy Physician. The supervising Physician must be either physically present or immediately available for consultation when services are proved by the Advanced Practice Provider, including care provided using protocols, guidelines, and/or standing order. When the supervising Physician is unavailable, they may designate another Physician who has agreed to temporarily be responsible for the supervision.

• Helps plan and implement care of patients, including entering orders into the patient record that are verbal orders or part of standing orders or protocols approved by the supervising physician.
• Orders radiologic and laboratory tests and studies as necessary to complete history and physical examinations.
• Assessing patients and assessing normal and abnormal findings obtained from history and physical examination as well as radiology and ancillary studies.
• Plans and implements care of patients, including; EMR documentation, ordering additional studies: communicates with supervising Physician and additional staff, and prescribing appropriate medications.
• Helps to counsel individuals and families about their health-related issues. Communicates individualized teaching plans to patients based on their needs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required, Master's Degree preferred
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification required
• Indiana Physician Assistant Committee or Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana certification required
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• No prior experience required, 1-2 years of related experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Indianapolis , Indiana , United States