Nurse Practitioner

Rothman Orthopaedics•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Nurse Practitioner based in our Lake Nona, FL office! This position is designed to support one of our Spine Surgeon's and will require travel to other offices in the region. Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in the office environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Active FL NP licensure and active CPR certification

Responsibilities

Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients.
Participates in all aspects of patient care.
Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
Dictates and documents all patient encounters.
Dictates Medical Necessity letters.
Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.