APP (PA/NP) - OUC

OrthoCarolina•Gastonia, NC

19h

About The Position

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us We are currently recruiting for an APP (PA/NP) in our Gastonia Orthopedic Urgent Care. Orthopedic Urgent Care (OUC) APPs are responsible for providing a high level of orthopedic care in alignment with the quality and excellence set forth by OrthoCarolina physicians. Responsibilities will include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various urgent and non-urgent conditions in autonomous high-volume clinics, and seeing patients with various orthopedic injuries and illnesses. Proficiency in casting, splinting, ordering tests, and completing documentation in accordance with OrthoCarolina policies and procedures. This position requires a clinician experienced in clinical orthopedics who is comfortable with a high degree of autonomy.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
Prior experience as an APP is required.
Current in the following: North Carolina PA/NP license, Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and physical examination results.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, advanced imaging, physical therapy, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, aspirations, and fracture reduction.
Assesses, applies, and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
Documents patient records.
Documents patient information and care provided in patient records.
Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
Responds to patient inbox messages within 2 business days.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
Provides continuity of care by consulting with physicians and other staff as necessary for the delivery of quality patient care
Evaluates, prescribes, and provides treatment for patients seen as hospital consults, including Emergency Room consultations and patients seen in the clinic.