PA - Hospital / Inpatient - 20358697

AdventHealth•Denver, CO

21h•$152,137 - $165,680•Onsite

About The Position

This role is an integral member of the orthopedic and neurosurgery service line at AdventHealth Parker Hospital, contributing to the design, implementation, and ongoing development of a comprehensive, highquality program. The APP will provide leadership by guiding clinical care decisions, supporting team communication, and contributing to the development and improvement of the orthopedic and neurosurgery service line. Using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, this individual will deliver compassionate, coordinated care that supports whole-person healing. As a key leader within the inpatient orthopedic and neurosurgery team, the APP will help manage post-surgical patients; facilitate multidisciplinary rounds; and support discharge planning to ensure optimal recovery. In partnership with the orthopedic and neurosurgical team, nursing, care management, and ancillary services, the APP will work to enhance physician satisfaction, strengthen nursing education and support, and ensure patients and their families receive thorough education and guidance from admission through discharge. Through this work, the position actively supports AdventHealth’s mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient.

Requirements

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Excellent clinical and communication skills
Strong commitment to providing exceptional care that is team and patient centered.
Possess excellent clinical and communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team and patient centered.
Graduate of an MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program
Graduate of a Physician Assistant, PA-C Program
Full Federal and State Prescriptive Authority.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Current ACLS Certification.
Colorado Medical License.
Current DEA Licensure.

Nice To Haves

2 years of practice as an orthopedic or spine APP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage post-surgical patients
Facilitate multidisciplinary rounds
Support discharge planning
Enhance physician satisfaction
Strengthen nursing education and support
Ensure patients and their families receive thorough education and guidance from admission through discharge