Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - PE Orthopaedics-Surgery - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to support the Orthopaedic service line. The role involves rounds on in-house patients, managing post-operative care, and coordinating discharge planning with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive admission workups, daily progress notes, and ensuring accurate discharge summaries while maintaining EHRs and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Alabama.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Alabama.
• NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily rounds on in-house Orthopaedic patients.
• Manage post-operative complications, pain control, fluid balance, and acute medical changes.
• Complete admission workups, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Evaluate Orthopaedic Trauma patients in the Emergency Department.
• Secure durable medical equipment and dictate discharge instructions.
• Initiate referrals to other physicians and agencies.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as appropriate.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management, social work and therapy.
• Update and maintain electronic health records.

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily rounds on all in-house Orthopaedic patients.
• Manage post-operative complications, Pain control, fluid balance, and acute medical changes on Orthopaedic patients.
• Complete comprehensive admission workups, daily progress notes, and accurate discharge summaries.
• Evaluate Orthopaedic Trauma patients in the Emergency Department.
• Secure durable medical equipment (DME) and dictate clear discharge instructions for patients and families.
• Initiates referrals to other physicians and agencies
• Responsible for prescribing and monitoring medications
• Partner with case management, social work, and physical/occupational therapy to expedite safe discharge planning.
• Updates and maintains electronic health records
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program. Required
• Licensed with the State of Alabama as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required OR
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required
• NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of Alabama Required
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama RequiredComparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.