APRN/PA - MUSL Ortho Sports Medicine Surgeon

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant supports physicians in providing medical services to patients. The role includes assisting with clinic visits and procedures, assisting in the operating room, answering pages, and rounding on postoperative patients daily and on an as-needed basis. The APRN/PA collects and documents patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provides direct patient care.

The position also involves obtaining medical histories and conducting comprehensive examinations; assessing health risks, needs, mental status, and functional status; implementing treatment plans; ordering and interpreting tests; prescribing treatments and medications; coordinating care with physicians and other health professionals; and educating patients and families. The APRN/PA participates in patient-care conferences, clinical pathway development, quality management, referrals, and follow-up through calls, rounds, visits, and review of lab results.

Requirements

• APRN applicants must graduate from an accredited nursing program with a master's degree in nursing.
• APRN applicants must hold valid Registered Nurse and APRN licenses in Arkansas.
• PA applicants must hold a master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• PA applicants must hold a Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Arkansas Medical Board or be eligible for certification.
• PA applicants must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Ability to operate typical nursing equipment essential to the job, including scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines.
• Normal communication and sensory abilities are required.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to successfully obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.
• Orthopedic sports medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinic visits, organizing appointments, and performing clinic procedures.
• Assist in the operating room, answer pages, and round on postoperative patients daily and as needed.
• Collect and document patient data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care.
• Obtain relevant health and medical histories, perform comprehensive examinations, identify health risks and needs, record changes in health status, and assess mental and functional status.
• Implement treatment plans; order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests; prescribe medical treatments and medications; and manage health issues in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Develop an acceptable plan of care that maximizes patient health potential, including appropriate diagnostic testing, pharmacologic treatment when needed, and non-pharmacologic interventions when appropriate.
• Promote patient health through preventive and health-promotion activities and participate in clinical pathway development and quality management activities.
• Participate in patient-care conferences, clinical case conferences, and other department or campus meetings.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals when needed.
• Follow up with clients through phone calls, rounds, scheduled visits, and laboratory results.
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families about health problems, treatment plans, and home care.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary and specialty providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate education.
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time