Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practice Provider - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics

Virtua Health

$131K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.
  • NCCPA Certification for PA or CRNP/APN certification for NP with RNFA certification.
  • Minimum two years of orthopedic experience, especially in surgical first assist roles.
  • Experience assisting in complex sports surgeries preferred, e.g. ACL Reconstruction.
  • BLS Certification and a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain complete social, medical, and orthopedic histories from patients.
  • Perform thorough physical examinations using knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Select and interpret diagnostic tests accurately, including labs and X-rays.
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources for informed patient care decisions.
  • Integrate past medical histories into orthopedic treatment plans effectively.
  • Order and manage pharmaceuticals and provide patient education during visits.
  • Conduct hospital rounds, formulate treatment plans, and ensure proper documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
  • 403(b) retirement plan and paid time off.
  • Short-term disability and optional long-term disability coverage.
  • Tuition assistance and an employee assistance program including free counseling.
Full Job Description
Location:
Moorestown - 300 West Route 38

Remote Type:
On-Site

Employment Type:
Employee

Employment Classification:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:
40
Additional Locations:

Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Job Information:

About the Role:

Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their patient focused orthopedic practice. This position is inpatient only and will primarily support the Orthopedic Trauma Team in Mt. Holly with ancillary support provided to the other service lines within the practice when necessary.

Position Responsibilities:

-Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.

-Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

-Appropriately selects diagnostic tests.

-Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation.

-Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report.

-Integrates the patient's PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments.

-Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status.

-Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.

-Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health.

-Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces.

-Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections.

-Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation.

-Maintains sterile technique and safety standards.

-Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting.

Qualifications:

-Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.

PA: NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey

NP: CRNP or APN certification through an accredited body, RNFA certification and advanced practice license with prescriptive authority through the NJ State Board of nursing.

-Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist (with a preference for experience in assisting in complex sports surgery cases such as ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Shoulder Arthroplasty)

-BLS Certification

-Valid Driver's License

Compensation:

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all medical director roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $131,250.00 per year. Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

Interested in joining our team?
Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to [email protected]

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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