APP (PA/NP)

OrthoCarolina; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina in Fort Mill Orthopedic Urgent Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to deliver high-level orthopedic care in a high-volume clinic with autonomy.

The role requires PA/NP credentials, NC license, NCCPA certification, and prior orthopedic or urgent care experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
• PA/NP experience required; orthopedic or urgent care experience preferred.
• Must hold North Carolina PA license and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data.
• Orders or administers diagnostic tests and interprets results with orthopedic team.
• Performs injections, aspirations, and fracture reduction.
• Assesses and applies casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and documents progress.
• Documents patient records and care provided in patient records.
• Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
• Responds to patient inbox messages within 2 business days.
• Instructs patients on prescribed regimens and ensures continuity of care.
• Consults with physicians for hospital consults and clinic patients.

Skills

Acute Care

Inpatient Medicine

Medical Care

Medical Procedures

Medical Records

Patient Care

Patient Information

Surgical Assisting

Education

AMA accredited physician assistant program

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We are currently recruiting for a Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) in our Fort Mill Orthopedic Urgent Care.

Orthopedic Urgent Care (OUC) physician assistants are responsible for providing a high level of orthopedic care in alignment with the quality and excellence set forth by OrthoCarolina physicians. Responsibilities will include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various urgent and non-urgent conditions in autonomous high-volume clinics, and seeing patients with various orthopedic injuries and illnesses. Proficiency in casting, splinting, ordering tests, and completing documentation in accordance with OrthoCarolina policies and procedures. This position requires a clinician experienced in clinical orthopedics who is comfortable with a high degree of autonomy.

Essential Functions

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and physical examination results.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, advanced imaging, physical therapy, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, aspirations, and fracture reduction.
• Assesses, applies, and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
• Documents patient records and patient information and care provided in patient records.
• Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
• Responds to patient inbox messages within 2 business days.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Provides continuity of care by consulting with physicians and other staff as necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.
• Evaluates, prescribes, and provides treatment for patients seen as hospital consults, including Emergency Room consultations and patients seen in the clinic.

Education required

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

Experience required

• PA/NP experience is required.
• Prior experience in the field of orthopedics and/or Urgent Care is highly preferred.

Professional license or certification requirements

• North Carolina PA license
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Employee Type Regular

Qualifications Skills

• Acute Care
• Inpatient Medicine
• Medical Care
• Medical Procedures
• Medical Records Management
• Patient Care
• Patient Information
• Surgical Assisting

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