Advanced Practice Provider / APP - Orthopaedic Urgent Care - Floating (Full-Time)

OrthoNebraska is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented and patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our team. This PA/APRN will work closely with our Orthopaedic Physicians to provide treatment orthopaedic injuries and ailments  This position will support treatment within our Orthopedic Clinics. This position is a Full-Time position. If you think this may be a fit for you, apply today!

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all healthcare workers, as well as individuals who interact with healthcare workers in a work setting, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. At this time, fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. As a condition of employment, newly hired team members will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or apply for a medical or religious exemption.

Department/Position Details/Duties:

• Provides medical services and clinical education to patients in a clinic setting. Provides medical care and treatment to existing patients
• Promotes the professional practice of the clinic by maintaining and improving rapport with peers, patients, and the medical community.
• Responsible for dictating medical finding on patients in a timely and concise manner.
• Assists physicians in writing new prescriptions and prescription refills
• Communicates test results to patients in a timely manner
• Assists physicians in the completion of Worker’s Compensation forms, dictation of attorney letters, and other responsibilities as requested.
• Assists with on-call duties as needed.

• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.

• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Licensed or licensure eligible as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Nebraska and Iowa

Experience:

• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred
• Experience within an Orthopaedic environment (especially with knee and hip treatment)
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and etc.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.