Orthopedic Foot & Ankle NP / PA

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Overview Be Valued. Be rewarded. Belong. Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) focused on ongoing orthopedic care in an inpatient setting. This role will focus on foot and ankle orthopedic care with several days a week in clinic and several days in 1st assist. Our APP's are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academics health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more Description Advanced Practice Providers assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.