Nurse Practitioner - Podiatry

Ihc Health Services • Ogden, UT

94d • $56 - $87

About The Position

This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes. Nurse Practitioner opening at a busy Surgical Foot and Ankle practice based at McKay-Dee Hospital and Layton Hospital. This NP will work independently in an outpatient setting alongside surgical podiatrists. Responsibilities include seeing post-operative patients, holding return office visits, and consulting on cases. Common cases include: fractures, total ankle replacements, bunions, hammer toe, at-risk foot care, etc. This is a full-time, fully benefits-eligible position. We anticipate this provider to work standard working hours (M-F; 8am-5pm), with a potential to work 4x10's. There is no required call time. An ideal candidate will have prior orthopedic, foot and ankle, and/or wound care experience.

Requirements

• Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Other certification as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP).

Nice To Haves

• Prior orthopedic, foot and ankle, and/or wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice.
• Educate the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others.
• Consult with other healthcare providers.
• Maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes.
• See post-operative patients and hold return office visits.
• Consult on cases including fractures, total ankle replacements, bunions, hammer toe, and at-risk foot care.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Master's degree