CLN NP- DOC

Marshall Medical Centers; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center in Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, affiliated with HH-TOC. The NP will work directly with an orthopedic physician, performing surgical first assist, rounding, and patient evaluations, with injections and imaging referrals as needed.

Requirements include CRNP/FNP certification with First Assist, HS/GED, and at least three years in orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Education required: HS/GED.
• CRNP/FNP certification with First Assist.
• Three years orthopaedic experience required.
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with orthopedic surgeon and healthcare team.
• Strong problem-solving, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics is a plus.
• Compassionate, patient-centered, and willingness for continued learning.

Responsibilities

• Surgical First Assist duties.
• Rounding and office/clinical patient evaluations.
• Provide therapeutic injections.
• Refer to diagnostic tests and evaluate imaging (x-ray, CT, MRI).
• Review labs, casting and splinting.
• Prescribe medications and perform dictation.

Skills

CRNP/FNP certified

Orthopaedic experience

Strong work ethic

Independent work

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Sports medicine interest

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRNP with First Assist certification

First Assist certification

Job description

Overview

The Orthopaedic Center, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner for DOC Orthopaedics and Sports medicine, an affiliateof HH-TOC. They will work directly with one of DOC's established, board-certified orthopedic Physicians. Candidate must be licensed to practice in Alabama. Primary duties include: Surgical First Assist, rounding, office/clinical patient evaluations and education, give therapeutic injections, refer to diagnostic treatment/tests, evaluate x-ray, CT, and MRI, review lab results, casting and splinting, write scripts, and dictation.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED

License: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with First Assist

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Must be CRNP/FNP certified
• Three years previous orthopaedic experience required
• Highly self-motivated and driven with a strong work ethic
• Able to work independently
• Confident in making clinical decisions and managing patient care
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the orthopedic surgeon and healthcare team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Experience or interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics is a plus but not mandatory
• Desire for continued learning
• Compassionate and patient-centered with good interpersonal skills

About Us

At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.