Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopaedic Surgery

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to collaborate with Attending Surgeons in providing direct in-patient and out-patient care, with potential involvement in clinical research. Responsibilities include examining and assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and acting as a liaison between surgical and medical services. The role also involves patient/family teaching, discharge planning, outpatient follow-ups, and coordinating ancillary services. The scope of practice is broad, encompassing the operating room, inpatient floors, and outpatient settings.

Requirements

• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• No experience required (for PA)
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
• Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• No experience required (for NP)
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ACUTE CARE nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Obtains medical histories, organizes relevant data, performs physical examinations, and suggests pertinent laboratory, radiographic or other studies that are needed to establish or support a diagnosis.
• Performs preliminary reviews of radiographs, laboratory data, ECG’s and other relevant clinical information; formulates and orders (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner license) therapeutic regimens for treatment of pathologic states or disabling entities.
• Documents histories, physical examinations, and relevant clinical information, ensuring adequate documentation of existing medical conditions; medically classifies patients according to physical, functional and emotional capabilities.
• Monitors treatment progress and protocols of patients in chronic care clinical settings; counsels patients on preventive medicine regimens; reviews medical records or therapeutic regimens to insure proper content and appropriateness of medical regimen.
• Provides patient counseling and health instruction about medical problems, nutrition, medication and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Serves as representative and emissary of the physician in delegated matters of related duties as required.
• Interdisciplinary coordination and clinical care responsibilities.
• Documents all health care encounters and relevant clinical information in the electronic medical records.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Orthopaedic Surgery is preferred, not required.
• At least one-year Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience and competency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Responsibilities

• Examining and assessing new and established surgery patients.
• Ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Serving as a liaison between the surgical service and the medical services.
• Responsible for patient/family teaching, discharge planning, outpatient follow-ups, and obtaining appropriate ancillary services for the care of patients.
• Provide patient care assistance for Orthopaedic Surgery patients in the inpatient setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
• Obtain detailed patient histories and complete physical examinations.
• Competently and consistently complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation on hospital records.
• Provide patient education regarding peri-operative and post operative care of surgery patient.
• Facilitate communication between members of interdisciplinary team and consulting providers.
• Facilitate the transition from inpatient to outpatient settings including coordination of care, referrals to appropriate disposition/post hospital care, communication with post- surgery coordinators and providers.
• Assist with planning and design of clinical protocol development for Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Participate in quality management.
• Practice evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Participate in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, pharmacy students, and nursing students.
• Assist in the education of hospital nursing staff concerning the care of surgery patients according to quality measures.
• Provide patient care assistance for Orthopaedic Surgery patients in the outpatient/clinic setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
• Attend and participate in pre and post clinics at Victory Lakes, TDCJ and UTMB Galveston, and League City campuses.
• Provide patient education regarding pre Orthopaedic surgery, peri-operative, and post operative care of Orthopaedic surgery patient.
• Facilitate communication between members of interdisciplinary team and other providers including coordination of care, referrals to appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic care, communication with pre and/or post-Orthopaedic coordinators and providers.

Benefits

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level