Orthopedic NP / PA

Emory Healthcare; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Ongoing mentorship and development programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide ongoing orthopedic care at Emory Orthopedic & Spine Hospital in Tucker, Georgia. The role includes evaluation and treatment under physician direction, performing diagnostic procedures, and ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Applicants should possess a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualification, relevant certifications, and ideally one year of experience in high acuity clinical settings. Emory offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia or certified as a Physician's Assistant.
• At least one year of experience in high acuity clinical specialties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Document care delivery in medical records.
• Conduct patient interviews and document histories.
• Assist in diagnosing problems and developing care plans.
• Order and perform laboratory tests and diagnostics.
• Communicate procedures to patients.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Patient evaluation

Treatment plan development

Diagnostic procedure ordering

Education

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Certification by appropriate credentialing body

Tools

Healthcare provider certifications

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) focused on ongoing orthopedic care in an inpatient setting at Emory Orthopedic & Spine Hospital.

Position Highlights

• 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

Advanced Practice Providers assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• Document the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
• Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
• Assist physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Order, schedule and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicate the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.

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.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
• ACLS may be required in some areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.