Nurse Practitioner - Complex Shoulder, Complex Knee & Sports Surgery

The Steadman Clinic • Vail, CO

17h • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting the supervising physician in the medical and surgical management of patients assigned to their practice. The Nurse Practitioner will work one-on-one with an orthopaedic surgeon; time will be divided between the clinic, operating room and administrative tasks centered on patient care.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Practitioner
• At least 2yrs. experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with attending physician to diagnose and treat orthopaedic injuries and related illnesses in both clinical and surgical settings.
• Performs administrative tasks for the assigned practice.
• Performs procedures within the NP scope of practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic, OR and ER including first and second assisting responsibilities.
• Assists in preoperative evaluation and education.
• Performs initial interview and assessment of patient.
• Perform preoperative consultation/education and complete surgical procedure forms and coding; writes post-operative/post procedure notes and orders for supervising physician.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff, and collaborating physicians.
• Perform other related duties as assigned: Please note, the responsibilities and scope outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. This job description serves as a general overview of key duties and responsibilities but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks required for the position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, and at the sole discretion of The Steadman Clinic.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement with a Safe Harbor contribution amount equal to 4% of eligible compensation and discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
• Paid Holidays, PTO & STO! Staff receive 9 paid holidays annually. Employees can also earn up to 155 hours of PTO within their first year. In addition, employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Discretionary Bonus Program and Wellness Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Referral Program Incentive.
• Parking available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed