Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner - Weekends off!

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About The Position

The Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner at Fast Pace Health is responsible for delivering high-quality healthcare within the scope of services offered by the organization. This role focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, providing comprehensive care from diagnosis through rehabilitation, and ensuring optimum patient satisfaction. The position offers a flexible schedule with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• 1+ year of outpatient experience as an Orthopedic Provider (Family Nurse Practitioner/FNP/APRN)
• 1+ year of experience with bracing, casting, splinting, and injections
• Masters Degree

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose fractures using clinical evaluation and imaging studies.
• Administer non-surgical fracture reductions.
• Monitor and manage the healing process, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Perform joint aspirations to diagnose conditions such as joint effusions or infections.
• Administer intra-articular injections for pain relief and inflammation reduction using ultrasound.
• Apply casts, splints, or orthopedic bracing to stabilize and immobilize various musculoskeletal conditions.
• Ensure proper alignment and immobilization of injured body parts.
• Educate patients on cast care and potential complications.
• Review and interpret X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other imaging studies.
• Collaborate with radiologists and orthopedic surgeons to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Determine whether surgical or non-operative approaches are most appropriate.
• Provide patients with detailed information about their orthopedic conditions.
• Offer guidance on home exercises, physical therapy, and activity modifications.
• Address patient questions and concerns, ensuring they understand their treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
• Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Deliver excellent patient care through in-patient and virtual diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options Monday to Friday only (including 4x10's)
• Work Life Balance - No on call/after hours
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive salary, provider bonus, and benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k)
• Continued Medical Education Sponsorship
• Nurturing family-like atmosphere fostering success and fulfillment through supportive bonds and collaborative achievements
• Limitless growth opportunities: diverse patients, continuous learning, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree