Orthopedics and Sports Medicine APP Fellow

400 Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University Health Sciences invites applicants for a 1-year clinical fellowship in outpatient services. The program provides direct patient care to diverse age groups under physician supervision or supervision by advanced practice providers.

The position is full-time with 40 hours per week and requires licensing in North Carolina. Applicants must have a master's degree in nursing (NP) or physician assistant degree, NCCPA certification (PA track) or NC nursing licensure (NP track), and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with NC licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with NCCPA certification and NC Medical Board license.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical history, physical exams, and daily assessments.
• Develops diagnostic and therapeutic plans with supervising physician.
• Identifies abnormal findings and initiates interventions in a timely manner.
• Performs procedures under physician supervision.
• Provides follow-up, documents encounters in the EMR, and communicates progress.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical conditions and treatment options.
• Writes prescriptions and orders daily labs and imaging.
• Prepares discharge instructions and coordinates referrals and follow-up.

Skills

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Department: 09157 WFBMG University Group Practice - Administration: Outpatient Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Job Summary: Provides direct health services to patients of all age groups primarily under the supervision of a licensed physician and secondarily under advanced practice providers during a 1 year didactic and clinical fellowship program.

Under Attachments: Plese attach your Statement of Interest and CV (as one document), 3 Letters of Recommendation, Masters Transcript

Essential Functions

1. Performs accurate initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations and daily assessments via rounds, noting patient's condition and needs.
2. Integrates history and physical findings with clinical knowledge to develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans in collaboration with the supervising physician, documenting such plans in the electronic medical record (EMR).
3. Identifies abnormal findings within an appropriate time-frame and initiates the appropriate intervention.
4. Performs a wide range of medical and/or surgical procedures appropriate to the department to which the fellow is assigned, under physician supervision.
5. Performs follow-up care, monitors progress, and communicates progress as necessary with the attending physician.
6. Provides counseling to patients and significant others related to medical condition.
7. Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers the appropriate medications. Prescribes therapies as appropriate.
8. Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
9. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's electronic medical record, utilizing hospital approved abbreviations.
10. Prepares appropriate discharge documentation, including specific medical instructions, patient education, referral and follow up as pertinent to the department for which the fellow is assigned.
11. Provides health care management, functioning within the policies and procedures, the guidelines of both the Nursing Practice Act and the Medical Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.

Physical Requirements

• Requires travel between the acute care facility and the ambulatory clinics.
• Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support weight of 75 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies.
• Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch and finger dexterity.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Education, Experiences and Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner educational program with a Master's Degree required. Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing to practice as a nurse practitioner required.
• Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program with a minimum of a Master's degree required. Physician Assistants must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and Licensed by the State of North Carolina Medical Board.

Pay Range $33.50 - $33.50

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• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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