Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Prescott Valley, AZ

About The Position

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care delegated by the surgeon team. The APP will work in clinic covering general orthopaedic needs. This is a full-time position with four clinic days per week, no call responsibilities, and eligibility for a monthly RVU bonus based on productivity. The position includes assessing patient health and care-plan compliance; providing acute and chronic care; triaging patient calls; responding to emergencies; documenting care; educating patients and families; consulting with staff; and maintaining patient confidentiality. Candidates should meet the applicable education, certification, and licensure requirements for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Orthopaedic NP/PA experience is preferred, though new graduates with prior orthopaedic experience may be considered.

Requirements

CPR and ACLS certification.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an AMA-accredited physician assistant program; active or scheduled NCCPA certification.
Nurse Practitioner: Current Arizona Registered Nurse license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license; certification by a national certifying body approved by the Arizona APRN Board.
Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, medication administration, and delivering physical care according to treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient health assessment and measurement and recording of physiologic and growth indices.
Knowledge of health promotion principles, techniques, and patient learning measurements.
Ability to gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
Ability to evaluate patient problems in person or by phone and provide appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Ability to evaluate and revise care plans based on changes in patient condition.
Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
Ability to collaborate with all members of the health care team.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an NP/PA in orthopaedics is preferred; new graduates with prior orthopaedic experience may be considered.
Physician Assistant: BA/BS and MS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient health status, wellness, compliance with the care plan, and appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Provide acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, performing physical examinations, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds.
Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems.
Respond to emergencies, including use of CPR.
Document patient information and care in the patient record and maintain patient statistics.
Educate patients and families as appropriate and provide continuity of care.
Consult with other staff as necessary.
Maintain patient confidentiality.