APP - Trauma

Summit Orthopedics•Plymouth, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Trauma will work closely with orthopedic trauma surgeons to manage patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue trauma. Provides care to patients with severe injuries, including patient assessments, coordination of care, discharge and referrals, surgical first assist, post-operative care, and communication with trauma team. This is a full-time position based at our Plymouth Bass Lake Campus. This role will require Monday - Friday availability with on-call responsibility. Must be flexible to float to other Summit locations as needed. Other primary sites will likely include Eagan, Eden Prairie, Forest Lake, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Vadnais Heights, and Woodbury, MN (subject to change). This position will also include some hospital coverage.

Requirements

Monday - Friday availability
On-call responsibility
Flexible to float to other Summit locations as needed

Responsibilities

Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.
Consults with Physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA's scope of work.
Prepares patients for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.
Functions as a first of second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.
Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medication.
Administers injections, participates in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.
Counsels patient/family on preventative health care, including pre and post -operative education.
Documents patient information and care in medical records.
Participates in physician call and rounding schedule rotation.
Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
Performs other duties, as assigned.