Instructor - Orthopedic Spine PA/NP

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

62d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinical Adult Orthopedic Spine Surgery practice. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Instructor -Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedics. The employee will work in the Denver Metropolitan area. The position is not eligible for tenure.

Requirements

State of Colorado Certified Physician's Assistant or Inclusion on the State of Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as an Advance Practice Nurse
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants
CPR or BLS Certified

Nice To Haves

6 months to 1 year experience preferred. May be willing to train new graduate with previous hospital/orthopedic experience or exceptional qualities.

Responsibilities

Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems (focusing on the musculoskeletal system) and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Write prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed. Complete FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.
Assists in providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs.
Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies. Occasionally provide fracture reductions in ER or office as needed, but not conscious sedation. Perform joint aspirations and injections.
Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth operation of the clinic.
Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.
Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, and other mid-level students or other health professional students engaged in specific clinical activities.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Participate (attend, give talks, help organize) in educational programs including weekly academic conferences, journal clubs, etc.
Will assist in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending.
Assist orthopedic surgeon in operating room setting.
Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.
Assist in preparing and giving power point and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local and national meetings.
May perform clinical research related to specific conditions and assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Must become proficient in documentation and use of the current electronic medical record program and be an available resource to other health care providers.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Flexibility is required as the nature of the position will change over time as one gains knowledge and experience with Orthopedic Spine conditions. The expectation will be for gradually more independence in the office as confidence is gained.
May be required to work at locations other than the University Hospital Colorado, including but not limited to the VA and Denver Health.
May be expected to cover some on call duties in the future, such as rounding on the weekends, covering ER and floor consults.