OverviewEmory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) providing daytime and after hours care in a walk-in clinic setting.
This position would be a schedule of 3, 12's between M-F (8am-8pm) with a rotating weekending shift of 8-5.The ideal candidate will have a background in general orthopedics or emergency medicine.
Our APP's are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academics health care system.
DescriptionJob Description:- Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
- Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
- Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes
- Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment
- Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
- Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
- In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services
- Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
- Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations
- Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans
- Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations
- Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting
- Actively participates on organizational health services committees
- Performs related responsibilities as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia
- May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties
- PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
