Instructor – Orthopedic Spine PA/NP

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

61d•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 Orthopedic Surgery. The position is not eligible for tenure. Key Responsibilities: This is a position requiring interest in Adult Orthopedic Spine Surgery. The applicant must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well.

Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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 or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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 floor and 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.
Enhance 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 the scheduled weekly academic calendar for the Division of Spine.
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 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 as confidence is gained.
Expected to cover on call duties during the day every Wednesday and Thursday and every other Friday. This includes covering ER and floor consults and the ongoing care of operative and non-operative spine trauma patients (overseen by Orthopedic Spine attendings).