Orthopaedic PA - First Assist, Flexible PTO

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health’s Orthopaedic Surgery team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to support surgical care as a first assistant and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, in OR first-assist duties, and post-operative care planning to enhance patient outcomes.

The APP demonstrates clinical knowledge, professional practice, and effective communication, contributing to Vanderbilt Health’s mission of advancing personalized care and

Qualifications

• Orthopaedic experience required.
• First Assist in OR experience preferred.
• National certification in a clinical practice area is expected.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents history and physical; supports primary, acute, and complex surgical care.
• Performs first-assist duties in the OR and may prescribe therapies as appropriate.
• Provides specialty-specific consultation and facilitates patient transitions between operative areas.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

First Assist in OR

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health’s Orthopaedic Surgery team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to support surgical care as a first assistant and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, in OR first-assist duties, and post-operative care planning to enhance patient outcomes.

The APP demonstrates clinical knowledge, professional practice, and effective communication, contributing to Vanderbilt Health’s mission of advancing personalized care and