Orthopedic Surgery Clinic NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an outpatient coverage role at an Orthopedic Surgery Clinic. The position involves seeing an average of 21 patients per day (PPD) with a patient population of adults. The role is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend, and there is one opening. The reason for coverage is a long-term permanent search. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The EMR system used is EPIC, and credentialing takes approximately 21 days.

Requirements

Active Georgia licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS certification
Minimum 1-year Orthopedic Surgery experience or equivalent
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia OR Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) OR National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly