Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practice Provider - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics

Virtua Health; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSAs

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the inpatient Orthopedic Trauma Team in Mt. Holly. The role includes surgical first assist, hospital rounds, and cross-service support.

Required: accredited PA/NP program, NJ licensure (PA) or NJ prescriptive authority (NP), NCCPA certification, and at least two years in orthopedics. BLS and a valid driver’s license are needed. Benefits are comprehensive.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• PA: NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey.
• NP: CRNP or APN certification with prescriptive authority through the NJ State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist.
• BLS Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.
• Performs a comprehensive physical examination with strong anatomy knowledge.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests including labs and imaging.
• Conducts hospital rounds and collaborates with Orthopedic Trauma Team.
• Assists in surgical procedures and perioperative care as needed.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Surgical first assist

BLS Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program

NCCPA Certification

NJ PA License

CRNP/APN Certification with prescriptive authority (NJ)

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Moorestown - 300 West Route 38

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

About the Role:

Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their patient focused orthopedic practice. This position is inpatient only and will primarily support the Orthopedic Trauma Team in Mt. Holly with ancillary support providedtothe other service lines within the practice when necessary.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.
• Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Appropriately selects diagnostic tests.
• Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation.
• Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report.
• Integrates the patient’s PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments.
• Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status.
• Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.
• Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health.
• Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections.
• Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation.
• Maintains sterile technique and safety standards.
• Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting.

Qualifications:

• Graduation fromanaccreditedPhysician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.
• PA: NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey
• NP: CRNP or APN certification through an accredited body, RNFA certification and advanced practice license with prescriptive authority through the NJ State Board of nursing.
• Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist(with a preference for experience inassistingin complex sports surgery cases such as ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Shoulder Arthroplasty)
• BLS Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Compensation:

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all medical director roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $131,250.00 per year. Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

Our Culture:

At Virtua, we embrace the Culture of We, where our community is our family. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to build relationships and loyalty by listening to our patients, anticipating their care needs, collaborating with care partners in our region, and engaging with our community.

Virtua Medical Group treats patients of all ages with an emphasis on providing an outstanding patient experience. Conveniently located throughout four counties in Southern New Jersey, VMG offers internal medicine, primary care, urgent care, and many medical and surgical specialties. Clinicians are supported by the vast network of Virtua facilities, offering advanced diagnostic testing, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, and health and wellness centers. Hospitalization and nursing home care are also part of the care continuum. Virtua Medical Group clinicians provide the care patients need, when and where they need it.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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