Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Hand/Upper Extremity)

OrthoNY; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNY in Syracuse, NY seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Hand and Upper Extremity team. The role involves comprehensive patient care within a leading orthopedic practice.

Responsibilities include histories, exams, ordering and interpreting tests, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with surgeons and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted PA or NP license in the United States.
• Certification from an accredited PA or NP program with national board certification.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic tests to inform clinical decisions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including medications and referrals.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for optimal recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and pain specialists to coordinate care.
• Document encounters accurately and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage in quality improvement and stay current with spine care advances.

Skills

PA/NP License

National board certification

BLS

ACLS (preferred)

Orthopedics

Education

PA/NP program certification with national board

Job description

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Hand/Upper Extremity)

Full Time Syracuse, NY, US

Salary Range: $112,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

About the Role:

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner working with our Hand and Upper Extremity team of Orthopedic Surgeons plays a critical role in delivering specialized care to our patients.

The SOS Hand & Wrist Center is led by board certified, fellowship trained, and award winning orthopedic hand specialists, wrist doctors and arm specialists who maintain a standard of excellence in care that can only be achieved through their extraordinary talent and dedication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the United States.
• Certification from an accredited PA or NP program with national board certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty certification in orthopedics.
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic tests such as imaging and laboratory results to inform clinical decision-making.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, and patient education.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to ensure optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, physical therapists, and pain management specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and institutional policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with advances in spine care through continuing education.