Spine NP/PA: Independent Care & Procedures

University Orthopedics; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Spine Division in East Providence, RI. The NP/PA will evaluate and manage musculoskeletal and spine cases, with responsibilities from independent patient evaluation to post-procedure follow-up.

The candidate should hold RI licensure as NP/PA and have 2 years of orthopedic/neurosurgery experience or be a new graduate with relevant exposure.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as PA/NP or a new PA/NP graduate with orthopedic/neurosurgery experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, patients, and physicians.
• Professional, pleasant demeanor and confidentiality of patient records.
• Active participation in meetings and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients independently and under physician supervision.
• Perform routine outpatient procedures.
• Access, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic care patients.
• Assist physicians in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems.
• Order and interpret tests and recommended treatments.
• Administer injections as needed.
• Pre- and post-procedure follow-up and patient evaluation.
• Consult for pharmaceutical or interventional treatments.
• Write prescriptions and patient education.
• Evaluate X-ray, CT, and MRI results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Education

Rhode Island NP/PA license

Job description

University Orthopedics is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Spine Division in East Providence, RI. The NP/PA will evaluate and manage musculoskeletal and spine cases, with responsibilities from independent patient evaluation to post-procedure follow-up.

The candidate should hold RI licensure as NP/PA and have 2 years of orthopedic/neurosurgery experience or be a new graduate with relevant exposure.