Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic Surgery [...]

SCA Health; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Orthopaedics is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our busy orthopedic practice. The APP will work in a 1-to-1 model with an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, splitting time between assisting in surgery and clinic duties.

The ideal candidate will focus on general musculoskeletal injuries, join a skilled practitioner team, and participate in weekend on-call coverage with the physician (about 6 weekends per year).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
• Current national certification (NCCPA for PA; ANCC, NPCC, or AANP for NP).
• Active Indiana license with no restrictions.
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Orthopedic experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions.
• Work autonomously while maintaining a close working relationship with SBO physicians.
• Provide exceptional medical care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Demonstrate strong communication and professionalism with patients and families.
• Participate in all forms of patient documentation and communication.
• First assist for surgical cases.
• Round on inpatient cases.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1947, South Bend Orthopaedics (SBO), a proud partner of OrthoAlliance, provides specialized care for musculoskeletal surgery, orthopedic rehabilitation and the treatment of sports and work-related injuries. SBO has served northern Indiana and southwest Michigan for decades and has been the orthopaedic surgeons for the University of Notre Dame Athletics Department since 1949. Services include joint replacement, sports medicine, upper and lower extremity surgery, pain management, imaging and physical and occupational therapy. With 20 physicians and a team of advanced practitioners, SBO delivers comprehensive orthopedic care across multiple locations. As part of OrthoAlliance - an organization within SCA Health - SBO is connected to a broader network dedicated to advancing patient care and expanding access to quality-driven orthopedic services. At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

South Bend Orthopaedics is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established and busy practice. The APP will work in a 1-to-1 model with an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. This position shares time between assisting in surgery (approximately two days per week) and running a clinic practice schedule (approximately two to three days per week).

The ideal candidate has a strong desire to focus their clinical skills on general musculoskeletal acute and chronic injuries. The APP will join our advanced practitioner team and will be required to take weekend call with your physician (approximately 6 weekends per year).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic orthopedic conditions
• Work autonomously while maintaining a close working relationship with SBO physicians
• Provide exceptional medical care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions
• Possess strong communication skills and display professionalism when working with patients, families, and the community
• Demonstrate proficiency and comfort with all methods of patient electronic documentation and communication
• First assist for surgical cases
• Round on inpatient cases

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program
• Current national certification (NCCPA for PA; ANCC, NPCC, or AANP for NP)
• Active Indiana license with no restrictions
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Orthopedic experience preferred but not required

USD $100,000.00/Yr. USD $130,000.00/Yr.