Orthopedic After Hours Clinic NP / PA

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits start on

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship & leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Orthopedics is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver daytime and after-hours care in a walk-in clinic setting in Atlanta, GA.

The role offers a 3, 12-hour shift pattern from Monday to Friday (8am–8pm) with a rotating weekend requirement. Ideal candidates bring orthopedic or emergency medicine experience and will participate in ongoing mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in GA or as a PA in GA.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in high acuity areas.
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the patient's medical records.
• Performs physical examinations and procedures under physician supervision (cast application, wound care).
• Orders and schedules laboratory tests and imaging as needed.
• Educates patients on health habits and follow-up care.

Skills

Evaluation & treatment

EMR documentation

Patient interviews

Physical examination

Cast application

Wound suturing

Laboratory orders

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Be Valued. Be rewarded. Belong. Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) providing daytime and after hours care in a walk-in clinic setting.

Overview

Be Valued. Be rewarded. Belong. Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) providing daytime and after hours care in a walk-in clinic setting.

This position would be a schedule of 3, 12's between M-F (8am-8pm) with a rotating weekending shift of 8-5.

The ideal candidate will have a background in general orthopedics or emergency medicine.

Our APP's Are An Integral Part Of The Emory Healthcare Integrated Academics Health Care System. Some Highlights Of Joining The Emory Healthcare Team

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development,leadership programs...and more

Description

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
• In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
• Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations
• Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans
• Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations
• Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting
• Actively participates on organizational health services committees
• Performs related responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.