Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Rothman Orthopaedics•Marlton, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is hiring a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support its Urgent Care in Marlton, New Jersey. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week on a rotating schedule, from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Shifts are Monday through Friday, with no weekend requirement. The APP evaluates and treats patients with orthopaedic problems in an urgent care office, contributing to high-quality and efficient ambulatory orthopaedic care. The role includes stabilizing acute and subacute injuries and conditions, performing procedures, ordering and reviewing diagnostic studies, documenting encounters, educating patients and families, coordinating follow-up, and communicating with physicians and staff about patient care.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited APP program.
Active APP licensure in New Jersey.
Active CPR certification.
At least 3 years of experience in an emergency room or urgent care setting.
At least 2 years of experience in orthopaedics.
Comfort evaluating and treating acute orthopaedic injuries and working up orthopaedic problems.
Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Orthopaedic or Emergency Department experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with orthopaedic problems during office hours.
Participate in all aspects of ambulatory patient care and stabilize acute and subacute orthopaedic injuries and conditions.
Order and apply splints and braces.
Instruct patients and family members regarding treatment instructions and medications.
Help patients and staff arrange timely and appropriate follow-up care.
Order and review X-rays during office hours.
Order advanced diagnostic studies and help arrange follow-up to review results.
Prescribe physical therapy for patients.
Write, fax, or phone in prescriptions for patients.
Complete patient school and work notes and arrange follow-up when disability forms need to be completed.
Dictate and document all patient encounters.
Review available past medical history for patients presenting to Urgent Care with orthopaedic problems.
Perform joint reductions, joint aspirations, and joint injections for appropriate orthopaedic conditions.
Consult with the RI attending physician as needed regarding management and plans of care.
Communicate with RI physicians, RI staff, and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
Coordinate with Urgent Care PAs and NPs to create a monthly coverage schedule.
Exemplify the organization’s desired culture and philosophies.