Orthopedics Surgery Float - PRN NA/PA

Advocate Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to join the Orthopedic Surgery team in a PRN capacity. The APP will work with surgeons, nurses, and other specialists to deliver patient-centered care in medical and surgical settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration and strong clinical skills, with licensure requirements and credentialing through the institution. Location and hours are negotiable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, NCCPA certification (PA)
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS
• DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing (start)

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings.
• Collaborate with the medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostics; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform procedures per department guidelines; participate in research projects.
• Possibility to precept students or medical learners.
• Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist missions and values.

Skills

Team-based patient care

Examination and evaluation

Diagnostic procedures

Clinical research involvement

Education

PA program graduation

Nurse Practitioner master's

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. The APP will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and other specialists, to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedic surgery, excellent clinical skills, and a commitment to compassionate patient care.

PRN role across Department of Orthopedics.
Location and Hours Negotiable.

5 years of APP Orthopedic Surgery experience.

Job Summary

Participates in team focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/ interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

What You'll Do

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. Responsibilities include:

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.

• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.

• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.

• Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.

• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.

• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.

• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.

• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree preferred

• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA

• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start

• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required

• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license

• Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC

• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start

• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is requiredto start

Where You'll Live

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living:Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.

• Great Schools:Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.

• Vibrant Neighborhoods:Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

• A Rich Quality of Life:Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.