Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company•Prescott Valley, AZ

About The Position

Northern Arizona Orthopaedics is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a full-time Pain Management role. The APP will work in the clinic covering general orthopaedic needs and provide medical care as delegated by the surgeon team. The position has four clinic days per week, no call responsibilities, and eligibility for a monthly RVU bonus dependent on productivity. The APP assesses patients, provides acute and chronic care, triages calls, responds to emergencies, documents care, educates patients and families, supports continuity of care, consults with staff, and maintains patient confidentiality. Applicants must meet the applicable education, certification, and Arizona licensure requirements for their profession.

Requirements

CPR and ACLS certification.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an AMA-accredited physician assistant program and active or scheduled NCCPA certification.
Nurse Practitioner: Current Arizona Registered Nurse license and Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, plus certification by a national certifying body approved by the Arizona APRN Board.
Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, medication administration, and delivery of 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.
Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
Skill in evaluating patient problems in person or by phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
Skill in evaluating and revising care plans in response to patient changes.
Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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