Hand Surgery Advanced Practitioner: Patient Care Lead

Orthopedic-Center-of-Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopedic-Center-of-Florida is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to support our Hand Surgeon. You will perform assessments, deliver acute and chronic patient care, and collaborate with physicians to manage medical needs.

The role includes triaging calls, responding to emergencies, documenting in patient records, educating patients and families, and participating in rounds and after-hours coverage. Current AP licensure and PA/NP training are required; orthopedic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Advanced Practitioner license.
• Preferred: orthopedics experience.
• Completion of PA/NP program required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and determine diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Provide acute and chronic patient care including histories, physicals, injections, suturing.
• Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems.
• Respond to emergencies including CPR.
• Document patient information in records and maintain statistics.
• Educate patients and families as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing medical needs.
• Participate in hospital rounds and after-hours care.
• Consult with other staff as necessary.

Skills

Patient data analysis

Clinical problem assessment

Care plan evaluation

Education

BA/BS/BSN

MS/MSN preferred

PA/NP program completed

Job description

Orthopedic-Center-of-Florida is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to support our Hand Surgeon. You will perform assessments, deliver acute and chronic patient care, and collaborate with physicians to manage medical needs.

The role includes triaging calls, responding to emergencies, documenting in patient records, educating patients and families, and participating in rounds and after-hours coverage. Current AP licensure and PA/NP training are required; orthopedic experience is a plus.