Instructor – Orthopedic Sports Medicine PA/NP

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinically busy orthopedic practice with a focus on Sports Medicine, Tissue Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine in one of the premier sports medicine centers in Colorado. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Instructor -Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado. The position is not eligible for tenure 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

State of Colorado Certified Physician 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 Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
Previous experience with complex wound closure and subcuticular suturing.
Previous experience assisting with complex sports medicine procedures such as cartilage and meniscal transplantation and multi-ligament reconstruction of the knee.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification; certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.

Responsibilities

Performs thorough history and 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. There will be casting, splinting, and dressing/wound care required.
Assist orthopedic surgeon in operating room setting. Will be required to be proficient at multi-layer tissue closure and to assist in complex surgical cases. Significant experience with suturing techniques such as subcuticular and complex wound closure is required.
Occasionally provide fracture reductions in ER or office as needed, but not conscious sedation. Perform joint aspirations and injections.
Must become proficient in documentation and use the current Electronic Medical Record system.
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 patient flow in 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, Physician Assistant students, and 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 for CU Sports Medicine including weekly academic conference, journal club, and symposia.
Will assist in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending.
Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.
Assist in preparing and giving powerpoint 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.
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 sports medicine/orthopedic conditions. The expectation will be for gradually more independence in the office as confidence is gained.