APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Fellow - Orthopedic Surgery
About The Position
The WashU Medicine Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a paid, one-year, competency-based postgraduate training program for recent physician assistant and nurse practitioner graduates seeking a foundation in orthopedic care. Fellows gain exposure to orthopedic subspecialties and develop clinical decision-making, procedural skills, and professional judgment. The program uses graduated responsibility and increases autonomy as fellows demonstrate competency. Fellows train in an academic orthopedic department alongside experienced APPs, orthopedic surgeons, residents, and fellows, including physicians who care for St. Louis professional sports teams. Clinical experiences include outpatient, inpatient, and peri-operative practice within the BJC Healthcare system. Fellows participate in weekly continuing education sessions and have the opportunity to contribute to a research project. The position is based in a normal office environment and patient care setting.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Nurse Practitioner Fellow: Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in a Nurse Practitioner program.
- Nurse Practitioner Fellow: APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of the date of hire.
- Physician Assistant Fellow: Graduate of a PA program.
- Physician Assistant Fellow: Current PA licensure to practice in Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain licensure within three months of the date of hire.
- Basic Life Support certification; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the requirement.
- Additional certifications may be necessary depending on the area of specialty.
Nice To Haves
- M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner.
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Active Listening, BLS for Healthcare Providers, Clinical Care, Clinical Procedures, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Competence, Diagnostic Testing, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Practices, Medical Studies, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Patient Referrals, Professional Etiquette, Vital Signs, and Work Collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, and peri-operative orthopedic practice settings within the BJC Healthcare system.
- Participate in weekly continuing education sessions.
- Have the opportunity to share in a research project.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
