Overview
We are seeking an NP or PA with an interest in osteoporosis and post-fracture care to join our team at our academic campus, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). DHMC has been ranked as New Hampshire's Best Hospital for [redacted] by US News & World Report .

Overview:

Assess and manage the health care needs for patients with low trauma fractures, osteoporosis, or high risk of osteoporosis, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as the diagnosis and treatment. We focus on delivering the highest quality and safest patient care.

• Opportunity to work on systems improvement to help patients with osteoporosis and sustained low-impact fractures
• Participation in systems change within the section and institution; successful candidates will have additional graduate-level training (MPH or MHA) or published experience in QI
• A growing, collegial team
• Outpatient position
• No call requirements
• Care for your own patient panel
• Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
• New graduates and experienced providers are welcome to apply

Responsibilities:

Abide by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.

Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exam.

Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.

Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.

Interpret and evaluate test and study results.

Develop and implement treatment plans based on relevant findings.

Prescribe medications, treatments and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.

Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.

Provide consultation to patients in accordance within specialty scope of practice.

Complete appropriate documentation.

Provide patient and family-centered care.

Provide education and counseling regarding the management osteoporosis in patients who have sustained low trauma fractures.

Demonstrate advocacy that insure the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.

Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new Advanced Practice Providers (APP) APP students and medical students.

Assume responsibility to maintain current licensure as an APRN or PA and DEA registration.

Attend continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and development.

Maintain current Physician Delegation Agreement (PAs only).

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.

DHMC's clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.

On our Lebanon campus-and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system-we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.

Responsibilities
Qualifications

Required Licensure/Certifications

Requirements: - - Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program - Additional MPH or MHA degree, or published experience with QI - National specialty certification as FNP, WHNP, PNP, ANP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only) - Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH - Eligible for Federal DEA Registration - BLS certification

• Area of Interest: Associate Provider
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 39914

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers