About the Role:The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner working with our Hand and Upper Extremity team of Orthopedic Surgeons) plays a critical role in delivering specialized care to our patients.
Minimum Qualifications:- Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the United States.
- Certification from an accredited PA or NP program with national board certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Specialty certification in orthopedics.
- Advanced certifications such as ACLS or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Responsibilities:- Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.
- Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic tests such as imaging and laboratory results to inform clinical decision-making.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, and patient education.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care to ensure optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, physical therapists, and pain management specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and institutional policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with advances in spine care through continuing education.
