Orthopedic Spine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

20h

About The Position

Join The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute Team! Full-time | Monday – Friday | Some Call Expected The Munson Orthopedic Institute is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver high- quality care in both the ambulatory and OR setting. In this position, you will collaborate closely with our orthopedic spine surgeon, managing patients in the ambulatory and inpatient setting while also serving as a first assist in the OR. You will join a robust multi-subspecialty team of surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff. This is a full-time position. The Benefits of Working at Munson: Competitive market-based compensation Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous PTO CME Allowance Professional Liability Sign On Bonus Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
Orthopedic experience is preferred OR provider experience required
State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

Work within a robust multi-subspecialty team of surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff to promote, support and provide management of orthopedic medical care to patients.
Evaluates and reviews the plan of care at regularly scheduled office visits utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
Manages patient care in the ambulatory and inpatient settings, including new patient visits in the ambulatory setting and inpatient consultations, performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering appropriate lab and radiographic studies, interpreting lab and x-ray results, performing in-office procedures, managing orthopedic medications, making treatment decisions, and determining appropriate follow up.
First assists the orthopedic surgeon in the operating room.
Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record in order to accurately reflect services in the patient record and to ensure appropriateness of billing.
Communicates with referring or primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, inpatient consulting providers regarding patient care and treatment.
Observes the Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
Meets department productivity requirements.
Recognizes and understands the need for full daily schedules.
Independently monitors own daily appointment schedule and works in conjunction with other staff members to fill open appointment times.