Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopedics

Regions Hospital & RHSC•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPartners is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with orthopedic experience to join our collegial practice providing trauma/inpatient orthopedic care primarily at our practices based at United Hospital. This position will coordinate patient care and assist our surgeons in directing post operative care for our orthopedic patients including admissions and discharges. Additionally, this individual will assist in the operating room as First or Second Assist as needed including preparing grafts, closing incisions. Daily rounding with monthly weekend rounding and/or call responsibilities as assigned. This position is part of a very collegial and supportive team including advanced practice providers, orthopedic surgeons and fellows.

Requirements

Certified and licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Certified to see both pediatric and adult patients
Ability to First and Second assist including closing wounds, preparing graphs, ect.
Ability to apply and remove casts and splints
Must be able to work flexible hours

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in orthopedic surgery and clinic environment including First Assisting and seeing patients independently
Orthopedic experience/training is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care
Assist surgeons in directing post operative care for orthopedic patients including admissions and discharges
Assist in the operating room as First or Second Assist as needed including preparing grafts, closing incisions
Daily rounding with monthly weekend rounding and/or call responsibilities as assigned