Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Surgery

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to meet the growing demand for orthopedic surgery at FPN Munster Medical Office Building in Munster, Indiana. The candidate will ideally have orthopedic experience and will collaborate with our orthopedic surgeon team. The candidate will have a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction, displaying exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. The provider will need to work collaboratively with a physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. The position has a clinic focus to include post-operative care and injections, and a hospital focus to include rounding and consults. Experience working with orthopedic injuries is preferred. Common Diagnoses and Procedures include Soft tissue injuries (Ligament, Tendon, Injuries), Joint Replacement Surgery, Ligament Reconstruction and Repair, and Orthopedic injuries. The role utilizes up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment, with on-site X-ray equipment available.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience
Experience working with Orthopedic injuries

Responsibilities

Collaborate with orthopedic surgeon team.
Focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff.
Work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.
Provide post-operative care and injections in a clinic setting.
Perform rounding and consults in a hospital setting.