Orthopedics NP/PA — Daytime, Collaborative Care

Southwoods Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwoods Health is seeking an autonomous Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Orthopedics team serving Youngstown and Austintown. You will diagnose, evaluate, and treat acute and chronic orthopedic issues in collaboration with lead physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive examinations, ordering imaging and labs, coordinating admissions and discharges, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.
• Active DEA license; BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Strong critical thinking, diagnostic problem-solving, and precise clinical documentation skills.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, and time management skills with a proven ability to delegate appropriately.
• Commitment to patient privacy, strict compliance, and delivering a compassionate patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orthopedic health histories and physical exams; order and interpret imaging studies and labs to form diagnoses and plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and orthopedic care per established medical protocols.
• Manage patient admission, transfer, and discharge with attending surgeon orders.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on preventive care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation in compliance with state standards and healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Ohio license for NP/PA

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Southwoods Health is seeking an autonomous Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Orthopedics team serving Youngstown and Austintown. You will diagnose, evaluate, and treat acute and chronic orthopedic issues in collaboration with lead physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive examinations, ordering imaging and labs, coordinating admissions and discharges, and educating patients and families.