As Center for Bone & Joint Surgery continues to grow, we are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong interest in orthopedic care (experience preferred), is committed to long-term employment and is willing to travel to our Jupiter office and Delray Beach Office once per week. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. • Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds. • Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. • Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR. • Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics. • Educates patients and families as appropriate. • Collaborates with physicians in managing the medical needs of patients. • Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends. • Consults with other staff as necessary. • Maintains patient confidentiality. EDUCATION • ADN/BSN KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan • Knowledge of how to assess a patient with chronic medical conditions / understanding of pathophysiology regarding disease process. • Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques that can be used to educate patients which encourages them to participate in their care. SKILLS • Insertion of intravenous catheters. • Skill in analyzing, interpreting a medical record, and gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data. • Skill in evaluating and revising patient care based on symptoms / objective assessment. ABILITIES • Ability to make responsible decisions within the Registered Nurse scope of practice & clinic protocols. • Ability to offer education materials about procedures they had done. • Ensure patient safety at all times. • Ability to have open communication with the providers • Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team. First call for patients during non-business hours, (on average 2 calls per week) Conduct clinic 8-10 half days per week Almost exclusively clinic work, be willing to see an occasional inpatient if necessary No ER call Project manage ancillaries Respond to all emails within 1 business day