Orthopedic NP / PA

Emory University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Student loan recovery programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) focused on sports, joint replacement, and general orthopedic care. This role includes 1-2 days of operating room work per week at the Tucker location and remaining days seeing patients in clinic at Tucker and the Musculoskeletal Institute.

As an integral part of the Emory Healthcare system, the APP will benefit from comprehensive health plans, development programs, and ongoing mentorship, with a pathway toward

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or equivalent, or certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA.
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in high acuity clinical specialties.
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the medical records.
• Conducts patient interviews and documents histories and health status.
• Under physician supervision, performs physical examinations and procedures including cast application and wound care.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Educates patients on health habits and follow-up care.
• Participates in professional activities and maintains patient records.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia

Categories: Advanced Practice Providers

Req ID: 172306

Be Valued. Be rewarded. Belong.

Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) focused on sports, joint replacement, and general orthopedic care.

This position will focus on joint replacement with 1-2 days of OR per week at our Emory Ortho & Spine location in Tucker and the remaining days seeing patients in clinic at Tucker and our Musculoskeletal Institute

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

• 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.
  

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.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.