Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP) - Trauma/Spine

OrthoAlaska•Anchorage, AK

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP) OPA Trauma/Spine - Anchorage, Full-time Position Summary & Objectives An exempt position responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conduction examinations and writing prescriptions. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a highly skilled healthcare professional who provides comprehensive patient care through advanced clinical training and expertise. This role includes Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). The APP will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Within the advanced practice practitioner-physician relationship, this provider has the ability to exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. May include responsibility for administrative duties and includes additional duties and parameters of specific individual contract and/or continuing education requirements. Learn more About Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at www.OPAlaska.com .

Requirements

Bachelors degree and successful completion of accredited Program (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) program.
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, State NP or PA license, and recertification required.
CPR certification
Knowledge of the medical model, roles of physicians and physician assistants, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, physical diagnosis, and demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills and patient management.
Proficiency in taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, diagnosing and treating medical problems, developing care plans, and maintaining confidential documentation in medical records.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring clear and compassionate interactions.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address complex patient care issues, demonstrating adaptability to changing patient needs and healthcare environments.
Commitment to providing compassionate care, building strong patient relationships, and fostering a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.
Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of APP practice.
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.
Ability to demonstrate eyehand coordination, full range of motion, and manual dexterity.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Four years of health care experience prior to applying to NP or PA program, plus one year of experience as NP or PA, preferably in clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical exams, assess health status, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, diagnose and treat illnesses.
Some APPs may also give injections and suture wounds.
Consult with physician(s) as needed and refer to physician(s) for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of an APPs scope of work.
Monitor therapies and provide continuity of care.
Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems.
Respond to emergencies including use of CPR.
Counsel patient/family on preventive health care.
Document patient information and care in medical record.
Serve appointed rounds in walk-in clinic.
Participate in patient rounding