NP/PA - Orthopedic Trauma - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an NP/PA in Orthopedic Trauma, working 1.0 FTE in Duluth, MN. The role involves utilizing advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide healthcare to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, potentially caring for patients of all ages. The position requires a high level of customer service skills. The Orthopedic department is a team-focused, collaborative group that embraces learning while treating a wide variety of patients. The department consists of 15 Physicians, 12 APCs, and 35 Additional Staff Members. The ideal candidate will have a background in Orthopedics and Trauma. This is primarily a hospital-based practice with 6 days of hospital coverage from 6 am to 4 pm, Sunday through Friday. It involves approximately 30 patients per day on inpatient census and 18 hours of clinic visits per week. There is rotating trauma call coverage. Hired candidates may be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

Requirements

NP: Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
NP: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
NP: Current certification in CPR.
NP: National certification in applicable area.
NP: Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
PA: Current certification in CPR.
PA: National certification.
PA: Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
High level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
Background working in Orthopedics and Trauma.

Responsibilities

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills.
Works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
Provides hospital coverage 6 days a week from 6 am to 4 pm, Sunday through Friday.
Manages approximately 30 patients per day on inpatient census.
Conducts 18 hours of clinic visits per week.
Participates in rotating trauma call coverage.