Nurse Practitioner - Dallas - Texas Orthopaedic Associates

ORTHOLONESTAR•Dallas, TX

1d•$100,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Kevin Kruse is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our shoulder surgery practice and provide high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule and a supportive team environment focused on excellent outcomes and patient experience. Schedule: Monday–Thursday, Reduced Schedule Fridays

Requirements

Current Texas Nurse Practitioner license (required)
1–2 years of clinical experience preferred
Orthopedic experience preferred, but not required
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
High School Diploma, or general education degree (GED), and minimum one (1) year experience in an outpatient clinic setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide on all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret insurance co-pays and deductibles.
Ability to apply commons sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to type 45 WPM, basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Office, and experience using or ability to learn and comprehend computer programs.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform orthopedic patient evaluations, histories, and physical exams
Develop and document treatment plans in collaboration with Dr. Kruse
Order and interpret diagnostic testing (X-rays, MRIs, labs, etc.)
Provide follow-up care and patient education
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative management
Prescribe medications and coordinate patient care as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Work closely with physician and clinical staff to ensure efficient clinical flow
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
Growth mindset and adaptable to change
Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Welcomes suggestions and recommendations