Ortho/ Trauma- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Athens

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont is looking for an Ortho/ Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Athens location. This role involves a variety of patient care responsibilities, including conducting physical exams, diagnostic procedures, and providing treatments in coordination with physicians. Qualified candidates will have at least 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting and must possess either a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant PA program.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience in orthopedic medical settings preferred but not necessary.
• CPR/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities including physical exams and diagnostic procedures.
• Collect and document patient data, and conduct therapeutic procedures.
• Provide patient education and follow-up exams after procedures.

Skills

Electronic medical records applications

Teamwork

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Masters or Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program

Licensed Nurse with National Certification

Job description

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Ortho/ Trauma- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Athens

Description

Advanced Practice Provider- Orthopedics- Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital

Job Purpose

Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients. Perform first assist duties in OR and close surgical wounds as needed.

This position requires working in an outpatient office setting and also rounding in the hospital.

Nights And Weekends Are Required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Reviews normal and abnormal diagnostic tests and takes appropriate action according to the individuals scope of practice. Participates in research by serving as a Primary Investigator or Sub- Investigator in clinical trials and registries.
• Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the date in the patients record; writes progress notes; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtains psycho social history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explains necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Obtains written patient consents and communicates with experts and communicates with experts as needed.
• Carries out therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes; monitors progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patients progress, consulting with supervising physician when patients progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Makes diagnoses and formulates a treatment plan for patients. Performs patient education on their disease state, as well as healthy living recommendations. Will perform follow up exams after procedures, hospitalizations, surgeries, etc.
• Provides clinical expertise and serves as a resource for office clinical staff in physicians absence.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the extenders.
• Ability to lead a team maintaining professional demeanor
• Ability to build effective relationships within and outside PHC.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates will have at least 1-2 years of experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. At least 1-2 years working in an orthopedic medical setting preferred but not required.

Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification

--or--

Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification

Additional Qualifications

CPR/ACLS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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