Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or APRN to support orthopedic care at the APD Orthopedic Clinic in New Hampshire. You will evaluate patients, perform histories and exams, and order/tests with supervision from physicians.

Required are NH/VT PA or APRN licenses, active DEA, and BCLS within 30 days. Expect 2 years of experience and OR assistance duties; full-time, on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted NH and VT Physician's Assistant License or APRN License.
• Current DEA license Required.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated Competence in providing supervised orthopedic care as delineated on Clinical Privilege list.
• 2 years of experience, required.
• Experience assisting in the OR, required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all assigned orthopedic patients presenting to the APD Orthopedic Clinic.
• Obtain an appropriate history and physical exam.
• Order and provide preliminary interpretation of diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.
• Within scope of service, provide appropriate treatment to all assigned orthopedic patients.
• Obtain consultation as clinically indicated and appropriate.
• When indicated, transfer care of complex patients to MD practitioner.
• Document the history, physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies as well as treatment in the medical record.
• Obtain appropriate informed consent for all procedures as described in APD Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies.
• Provide consulting practitioners and supervising physicians with complete and accurate medical records.
• Review previously ordered laboratory and imaging studies and determine appropriate preliminary course of treatment for patient based on results. Communicate results and proposed plan to supervising physician and patients in a timely manner.
• When requested, assist with surgical procedures.
• Provide care to hospitalized orthopedic patients as directed by supervising physician.
• Participate fully in physician supervisory chart reviews.
• In conjunction with other covering orthopedic providers, assist APD hospital with the provision of continuous call coverage for established Orthopedic Practice patients. Communicate with back-up on call supervisor as indicated.
• Document all after-hours communication with patients.
• Treat all patients and staff with respect.
• Participate in staff education and clinical Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities.
• Attend clinic staff meetings when requested to do so by the supervising orthopedic MD or Practice Manager.
• Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
• Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies.
• Abide by all APD policies
• Area of Interest:Physicians/Providers;
• Work Status:M-F 8a-5p, on call req'd;
• Employment Type:Full Time;
• Job ID:5969

Skills

Orthopedic care

OR assistance

Licenses

Education

NH/VT PA license or APRN license

DEA license

BCLS certification

Job description

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or APRN to support orthopedic care at the APD Orthopedic Clinic in New Hampshire. You will evaluate patients, perform histories and exams, and order/tests with supervision from physicians.

Required are NH/VT PA or APRN licenses, active DEA, and BCLS within 30 days. Expect 2 years of experience and OR assistance duties; full-time, on-site schedule.