Orthopedic PA/NP – Lead Clinician (Full-Time)

EMERGEORTHO, P.A.; Jacksonville (NC); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EmergeOrtho in North Carolina seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support supervising physicians in a comprehensive musculoskeletal care setting. The PA/NP will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, gather patient histories and exams, and document interactions in the chart with independence where appropriate.

Candidates should be graduates of an accredited PA/NP program, with 2+ years of PA/NP experience and familiarity with common medical software and EMR systems.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
• Two years of Physician Assistant experience.
• Proficient with medical office software (Word, Outlook) and EMR systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patients by taking histories and performing exams.
• Order labs, imaging, and other studies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Assist the surgeon in the operating room as needed.
• Document clinical interactions accurately in patient charts.
• Coordinate care and communicate with patients by phone as appropriate.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Office software proficiency

EMR familiarity

Educación

PA/NP program graduate

Two years PA/NP experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Outlook

EMR software

Descripción del empleo

• Location 2000 Brabham Ave,Suite 100,Jacksonville, NC, 28546,United States
• Job Category PA/NP
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Manage Others Yes

Description

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina the Physician Assistant or NP role is trained and licensed to assist the supervising physician by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collecting and organizing historical and physical data, and exercising a degree of independent judgment in determining appropriate treatments and dispositions. The PA/NP is responsible for written documentation of all clinical interactions in the patient’s chart.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Medical training from an approved program
• At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Good knowledge of medical office software such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software
• Familiarity with EMR programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Patient evaluation by performing appropriate history and physical exams
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, physical examination, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations and administering of vaccines
• Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections
• Assisting the surgeon in the OR as designated
• Reading and interpreting imaging studies and laboratory reports
• Initiation of life-saving measures as needed
• Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses of employees of EmergeOrtho, P.A.
• Telephone contact with patients as appropriate.

Other

• Involvement in QI and research programs.
• Attendance at educational and department meetings.
• Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required.

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 67 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 2nd in the country, EmergeOrtho’s medical team includes upwards of 190 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho . Please visit https://emergeortho.com/careers/ for additional information or to apply directly.

EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminatebased onrace, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.

Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.