APP - Inpatient Ortho

Luminis Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 39,542,630 - 65,904,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Holidays

Disability & Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health seeks an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to evaluate and manage patients in the emergency department and hospital settings. The role emphasizes orthopedic care within the scope of practice, including procedures and coordination with the orthopedic surgeon.

Applicants must have PA/NP credentials, orthopedic experience, and MD licensure or eligibility. The position offers hospital-based benefits and a demanding yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Degree or Nurse Practitioner required.
• Orthopedic experience mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage ED and hospital patients.
• Perform comprehensive histories and examinations.
• Order and interpret labs/imaging to guide care.
• Assist in orthopedic procedures and intraoperative care.
• Conduct hospital rounds and coordinate treatment plans.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

ED patient management

Education

Physician Assistant Degree or Nurse Practitioner

Maryland license or eligible

Job description

Position Objective

The APP will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients within the emergency department and within the hospital.

Essential Job Duties

• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis
• Formulates a treatment plan for orthopedic conditions within their scope of practice and implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
• Orders, collects and performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, such as routine laboratory tests, EMG, electrocardiogram and radiologic examinations including arthrogram, ultrasound, CT, MRI and bone scan studies
• Performs minor outpatient surgical procedures such as tendon repair, wound closure and management, incision and drainage, needle biopsy percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire and hardware removal, compartment pressure measurements, digital blocks and regional anesthesia
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injections of joints, bursae and cysts as well as closed reductions of fractures and dislocations
• Applies braces, casts, splints and other orthopedic appliances
• Assists in the surgical suite including first assist, deep and superficial wound closure, application of internal devices and any other procedures delegated by the supervising orthopedic surgeon
• Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, takes call and sees patients in the ED for the orthopedic surgeon and formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Physician Assistant Degree or Nurse Practitioner
• Orthopedic experience

Required License/Certifications

• Licensed as a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland or eligible

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Pay Range

$19—$23 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status