Orthopedic Outpatient APP — NP/PA for Access & Care

VCU Health; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Ambulatory – Access to Care team at the Ambulatory Outpatient Pavilion. This role focuses on delivering high-quality orthopedic care and improving patient access, with a quarterly Saturday clinic requirement.

The APP provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive care on a collaborative APP/Physician team. Responsibilities include histories and exams, testing, diagnosis, procedures, patient counseling and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP, Nurse Midwife, or PA program.
• Current national certification for the role.
• Current Virginia state licensure where applicable.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide general orthopedic patient care within ambulatory setting.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians on assessment and care plans.
• Perform histories, physicals, orders and interpretations of tests.
• Counsel patients and coordinate access to services; participate in surgical support as needed.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Education

NP/PA program completion

Job description

VCU Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Ambulatory – Access to Care team at the Ambulatory Outpatient Pavilion. This role focuses on delivering high-quality orthopedic care and improving patient access, with a quarterly Saturday clinic requirement.

The APP provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive care on a collaborative APP/Physician team. Responsibilities include histories and exams, testing, diagnosis, procedures, patient counseling and