Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) - Ortho Clinic
About The Position
This position sees new general orthopedic patients at the Grant, Westerville, Pickerington, and New Albany clinics. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no call. The role may involve a mix of clinic work and first assisting in the operating room. The ideal candidate has experience treating musculoskeletal concerns and triaging orthopedic patients through the point of surgery. The posting also describes Physician Assistant Surg/Critical Care duties in a hospital-based inpatient setting, working in collaboration with a physician and caring for critically ill and injured patients. The stated responsibilities include patient assessment and evaluation, diagnostic testing, invasive procedures, and pre-operative and post-operative care. The PA must practice within applicable laws, the standard care arrangement, and delineated privileges.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Physician Assistant Certificate to Practice in Ohio, maintained through the State Medical Board of Ohio.
- Current certification from a national certifying body, including the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, maintained throughout employment.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Experience treating musculoskeletal concerns.
- Experience triaging orthopedic patients up to surgery.
Responsibilities
- See new general orthopedic patients at the Grant, Westerville, Pickerington, and New Albany clinics.
- Treat musculoskeletal concerns and triage orthopedic patients up to surgery.
- Potentially work across clinics and first assist in the operating room.
- Work under the direction of and in consultation or collaboration with a physician.
- Assess and evaluate patients, conduct histories and physicals, and order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Assist with diagnostic and invasive procedures.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, write orders, and discharge patients.
- Promote quality outcomes and initiatives.
- Practice within applicable state laws, relevant board requirements, the standard care arrangement, and delineated privileges.
- Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
