Mid-Level Practitioner - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Orthopedic One; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Orthopedic One in Westerville, OH is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to perform delegated clinical duties under physician supervision. The role includes managing both surgical and medical patient care with emphasis on teamwork, patient education, and continuity of care.

The position offers a day shift with less than 30 hours per week, requiring current state ARNP licensure and CPR/AED certification. Prior orthopedic experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• MS preferred; APRN program graduate.
• Current state licensure and profession-specific certification required.
• CPR/AED certification current.
• Orthopedics experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated functions under physician supervision in clinical and surgical settings.
• Accepts accountability for outcomes of decisions related to patient care.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including histories, exams, injections.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and educates patients and families as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Autonomous practice

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

MS degree

APRN program

State licensure

CPR/AED certification

Job description

• Location Westerville, OH, United States
• Hours Per Week Less than 30 hours/week
• Schedule - Shift Regular Part Time - Day Shift

Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders in clinical and surgical settings. Accepts accountability for outcomes of decisions made related to patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Hospital/Operating Room Setting:
  • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nursing Board. Collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interdisciplinary consult and patient advocate. Maintains knowledge of procedures and drapes appropriately, drapes independently with scrub tech. Demonstrates competent first assisting, uses correct instruments, retracts to provide exposure, anticipates surgeon’s needs and follows case flow. Demonstrates competent suturing technique, chooses correct suture, identifies correct layers, and achieves cosmetically appealing result. Participates in post-operative assessments and assists in preparing orders. Assist in the completion and dictation of discharge summaries Participates in hospital rounds with physicians and conducts peri-operative patient education as needed. Educates patient and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR
• Clinical Setting:
  • Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical exam, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications. Demonstrates competent diagnostic ability and comprehensive knowledge of general orthopedics. Assesses established patients including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Interacts with patients to ensure patients understanding, including counseling and answering patient questions appropriately. Orders appropriate tests, interprets x-rays and other tests knowledgeably. Demonstrates knowledge of and competently administers injections, fit an application of related DME, application of casts and splints, remove sutures/staples, and related wound care. Consults with and refers patients to physicians appropriately. Uses practice management and chart systems as needed to access and enter documentation of care provided in patient record. Performs duties which expedite the function of the office and enhance patient care appropriate to scope of practice and approval of supervising physician. Maintains statistical information as needed.
• Teamwork:
  • Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision. Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations. Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner. Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers. Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.

TEAMWORK

• Teamwork:
  • Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision. Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations. Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner. Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers. Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Policies and Procedures
  • Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents. Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary. Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:

MS preferred, graduate of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing program Current state licensure and certification specific to profession.Current CPR/AED certification.Previous experience in Orthopedics is preferred, but not required.