Nurse Practitioner

Huntsville Hospital Health System

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with First Assist, licensed to practice in Alabama
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation with the ability to work independently
  • Confident decision-making skills in clinical settings
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with healthcare teams
  • Effective problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized and detail-oriented with adept prioritization skills
  • Interest in sports medicine or orthopaedics is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic sports-related injuries
  • Run independent clinics and manage patient care concurrently
  • Refer patients for diagnostic tests and treatments
  • Order and review lab results for patient evaluation
  • Evaluate results from X-Ray, CT scans, and MRIs
  • Document patient information accurately in the EMR system
  • Assist orthopedic surgeon in surgical procedures

Benefits

  • Minimal call duties and weekend obligations
  • Rotational work across multiple office locations
  • Opportunity to work with a board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon
  • Focus on the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries
  • Encouragement of continued professional development and learning
Full Job Description
Overview

The Orthopaedic Center, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to work directly with one of TOC's established, board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon. This is an office and surgical-based position with a typical five-day work week, working in our Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur office locations on a rotational basis. Minimal call duties and weekend obligations. Candidate must be licensed to practice in Alabama. The Nurse Practioner's duties will include, but are not limited to, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic sports and activity-related injuries, focusing on shoulders, elbows and knees. Running concurrent and independent clinics, referring for diagnostic treatments/test, ordering and reviewing lab results, evaluating X-Ray, CT scan, and MRI results. Providing clear, concise, and accurate information in the EMR. Assisting in surgery.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED.

License: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with First Assist, licensed to practice in Alabama.

Additional Skills:

  • Highly self-motivated and driven with a strong work ethic
  • Able to work independently
  • Confident in making clinical decisions and managing patient care
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the orthopedic surgeon and healthcare team
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
  • Experience or interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics is a plus but not mandatory
  • Desire for continued learning
  • Compassionate and patient-centered with good interpersonal skills

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