Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-PRN

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

Join The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute Team! Munson Orthopedic Institute is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider (APP) that will deliver high quality care to orthopedic patients. In this position, you will work with fellowship trained Munson Orthopedic Institute surgeons to care for patients in the OR, ambulatory, and inpatient setting. You will be part of a robust multi-subspecialty team of surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff. Hours may differ between OR time, clinic, and inpatient rounding. Ready to make a difference? Find more than your next job. Find your community. We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (America’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development. After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment. As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services. Munson Healthcare by the Numbers 8 hospitals 694 licensed acute care beds 212 licensed long-term care beds 7,500 employees 1,000 physicians 63 specialties 540,000 residents We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined. Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties. Why Choose Munson Healthcare Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work! About Traverse City, Michigan Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include: Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails. Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape. Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families. Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs. Traverse City, Michigan We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
Orthopedic experience is 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

Works 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.
Call responsibilities are variable and depend upon the role within the group. For APPs that work in the trauma APP pool, they take layered night call for the trauma surgeon and first assist call at night and on weekends. This is paid call.