Job Description
Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) Orthopaedic Surgery Department Spine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a PA-C, Physician Assistant or ARNP, Nurse Practitioner.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week
- Day shift, Monday – Friday (no call is required)
- The anticipation is that the role may include both ambulatory clinic and surgical assist duties; percentage of time in clinic and OR may vary depending on clinical needs of the service line.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Recognized as one of the world's premier trauma centers, Harborview has also developed a state-of-the-art Spine Center, with an extensive elective spine referral base, which handles spine conditions ranging from complex reconstructive deformity procedures, high energy traumatic injuries, professional athletic injuries, and single-level degenerative outpatient-type pathology. The division partners with our Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Medicine providers to manage nonoperative spine care. The clinic has Radiology imbedded in clinic for onsite X-rays, as well as ancillary staff support for coordinating care. The patient referral base extends to multiple states across the Pacific Northwest.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Outpatient clinic and Operating room responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for spine surgery patients.
- Care delivery to a diverse patient population, including pediatrics.
- Approximately 60% elective and 40% trauma cases including complex adult deformity correction, high energy traumatic injuries and other routine spinal decompression and/or fusion surgeries.
- Independent and shared clinic models that include new patient consults, pre- and post-op care and imaging interpretation to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- The role will primarily support the Orthopaedic Spine service in the ambulatory setting with a percentage of time assigned to OR assisting. There may be future needs to include cross training in an inpatient role or with other Orthopaedic service lines.
- Currently there are four board certified spine surgeons at HMC.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
OUTPATIENT
- Evaluate, diagnose, and establish treatment plans for new, established, and post-operative patients both independently and in collaboration with attending physicians. May include team-based and/or independent clinic days. This will include assessing postoperative surgical sites, conducting appropriate physical exams, interpreting imaging studies, and fitting orthotic devices.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately both verbally and in writing with patients about treatment/surgical plans, including during clinic visits as well as via telephone or electronic patient messaging system.
- Respond in a timely manner to clinic RNs, patient care coordinators, referral coordinators and other staff regarding care coordination by managing EHR inbasket daily.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (prior experience with EPIC, a plus)
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including x-rays, CT, MRI, and labs and share results with clinicians and patients.
- Prescribe medications per department policy and within state and federal guidelines
OPERATING ROOM
- Work collaboratively with OR staff to ensure the appropriate equipment is available and ready to position patient appropriately and safely.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
- Maintain sterile technique and help ensure infection control protocols are followed.
- First and/or second assist attendings, fellows and residents in Orthopedic Spine surgery cases as needed including dissection, suturing, and instrumentation.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR including pre-op H&P, brief op notes, post op orders, and discharge instructions per hospital protocol
- Stand for prolonged periods of time in sterile environment
- Handle operative instruments safely, requiring repetitive hand movements
- Able to lift and maneuver patients with assistance
- Exposure to body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and radiation regularly
REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience in Orthopedic surgery or Spine surgery, including surgical first assisting, is preferred.
- Graduation from an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Washington State Physician Assistant licensure by the start of employment.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current DEA registration/eligibility required for the position.
OR
- Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Washington State ARNP licensure and prescriptive authority by the start of employment.
- Current national board certification appropriate to the assigned patient population and clinical setting.
- Current DEA registration/eligibility required for the position.
AND
- Eligibility for UW Medicine credentialing and clinical privileges.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification; additional life-support certification as required by the assigned clinical setting.
- Ability to work effectively with medically and socially complex patients and within an interprofessional academic practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to respectful, equitable, inclusive, and patient-centered care.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$133,944.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$209,664.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Relocation assistance available
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU 1199NW HMC PA-ARNP
