Ortho Urgent Care APP - University

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

125d • $50 - $75

About The Position

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in our Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal team at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Essential Functions include assisting in the management of hand surgery as well as general orthopedic injuries/conditions, participating in the initial evaluation & treatment of in-patient orthopedic consults, performing splinting, bracing, casting, orthopedic injections/aspirations, and local wound care in both in-patient and out-patient settings, assisting in the OR as needed for elective and urgent/emergent cases, managing and directing patient post-operative care, and participating in the rotating APP orthopedic practice call and ED call schedule.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Approved to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.
• Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of hand surgery and general orthopedic injuries/conditions.
• Participate in the initial evaluation & treatment of in-patient orthopedic consults.
• Perform splinting, bracing, casting, orthopedic injections/aspirations, and local wound care.
• Assist in the OR as needed for elective and urgent/emergent cases.
• Manage and direct patient post-operative care in the hospital and clinical setting.
• Participate in the rotating APP orthopedic practice call and ED call schedule.
• Assist in facilitating the discharge and disposition of orthopedic in-patients.
• Increase orthopedic knowledge through educational opportunities and clinical experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees