Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Hand/Upper Extremity)

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Hand and Upper Extremity team. You will conduct histories and exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans to support optimal patient outcomes.

In this role you will provide preoperative and postoperative care while collaborating with surgeons, therapists, and pain management specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

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.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

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 med management and referrals.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for optimal recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and pain management specialists to coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement and stay current with spine care advances.

Skills

PA License

NP License

BLS

Team Collaboration

Education

PA/NP Certification

Job description

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.