PRN - APP Orthopedic Support Services - Louisville, CO

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $79.65/Hr.

403(b) company match options

CME allowance

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a PRN APP to support Orthopedic & Spine services in Louisville, CO. The role involves direct patient care, education, and collaboration across specialties throughout the perioperative continuum.

The candidate will provide post-operative care on the hospital floor, assist surgically on a PRN basis, and help discharge patients efficiently while contributing to center-of-excellence outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (PA or NP program).
• 1-2 years of Ortho/Spine experience.
• Experience as a surgical assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: 1 out of every 3 weekends (about 4-6hrs/day) AND 1-2 weekdays per week (about 6-8hrs/day).
• Attend to post-operative patients on the hospital floor and manage their care for all surgeons who participate.
• PRN Surgery assisting and minor procedures (Joint aspirations/injections, fracture reductions, wound closures, etc.).
• Help with throughput by discharging patients in a timely manner.
• Help achieve advanced orthopedic center of excellence results.
• Order and interpret test results; write orders and prescriptions; referrals as indicated.
• Manage discharge planning and follow-up coordination with appropriate disposition.
• Maintain responsibility for job performance and align with AdventHealth mission and core values.

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description Summary:

PRN APP Ortho Support Services – Louisville, CO $79.65 Hourly Rate

Job Description:

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking an APP to provide comprehensive care, support and education to patients and their families through all aspects of their ortho/spine surgical process. The APP will participate as a key member of the Orthopedic & Spine team to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient. We are looking for someone who utilizes a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the patient/family's care, serving as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher in the inpatient, operative, and outpatient settings.

This role is 100% hospital-based at AdventHealth Avista.

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule: 1 out of every 3 weekends (about 4-6hrs/day) AND 1-2 weekdays per week (about 6-8hrs/day). More or less days/shifts can be made available depending on applicant's availability.
• Attending to post operative patients on the hospital floor and manage their care for all surgeons who desire to participate in the program
• PRN Surgery Assisting, as well as minor procedures (Joint Aspirations/Injections, fracture reductions, wound closures, etc.)
• Helping with throughput by discharging patients in a timely manner.
• Helping to achieve advanced orthopedic center of excellence results.
• Ordering and interpreting test results.
• Writing orders and prescriptions, and referrals to specialists as indicated by patient situation.
• Managing discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education.
• Expected to maintain responsibility for job performance specifications and assume personal accountability for departmental mission, organizational mission, and the core values of AdventHealth.

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree (PA or NP program)
• 1-2 years of Ortho/Spine experience
• Experience as a surgical assist preferred

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Certification by N.C.C.P.A.
• Active physician assistant license by the state of Colorado or willingness to obtain one
• BLS

Other Benefits:

• Pay $79.65/Hr.
• 403(b) company match options
• CME allowance