Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (MNA) - Orthopedics - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Boston, MA

8h•$113,000 - $173,500•Onsite

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (MNA) to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
Currently or eligible for board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of Massachusetts
Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program
Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role.
Nurse Practitioners must be 1st assist certificated. (CSFA) Surgical First Assistant Certification
Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in orthopedics

Responsibilities

Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions in areas such as orthopedics.
Determines urgent versus emergent problems and triages patients to appropriate specialty physicians.
Assesses and treats patients with support from other physician colleagues.
May develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments.
Performs minor operative procedures including suturing and injections.
Orthopedic clinician should be proficient in cast application.
Collaborates with the physician in the management of patient care.
Ordering and interpreting laboratory work and other diagnostic studies.
Assisting the physician in operative procedures.
Performing pre-operative histories and physical exams.
Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies.
Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists.
Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care.
Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.
Serves as an educator in areas of specialization.
Participates in the development of health education programs.
First assist needed in operating room on total joint cases.