Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) - Ortho Clinic

Job Opportunity

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This position will see new general ortho patients in our Grant, Westerville, Pickerington and New Albany clinics. M-F, 8-5, no call. Potential mix of clinics and first assist in OR. The ideal candidate will have experience treating musculoskeletal concerns and triaging ortho patients up to surgery. The Physician Assistant Surg/Critical Care works in collaboration with the physician in the hospital-based inpatient setting working with critically ill and injured patients; primarily in the ICU or progressive units including trauma, neonatal, inpatient cardiology, emergency room and surgical services. Perform very invasive procedures and requires high level of independent clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician. Assesses and evaluates patients, H&Ps, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, etc. Assists in diagnostic and invasive procedures. Pre-operative and post-operative care, writes orders, discharges, etc. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. In the hospital the PA needs a Supervisory Physician Agreement submitted to the Medical Board of Ohio yearly review w Practice to submit to State Medical Board. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her standard care arrangement and delineation of privileges. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description:

Must have a Physician Assistant Certificate to Practice in Ohio and maintain this Certification from the State Medical Board of Ohio. Must have and maintain a current Certification from a national certifying body (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) and maintain this Certification. Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department:

Ortho Surgeons Grant

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