Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Advance Practice Provider - Orthopedics opening in Kansas Salina, KS90 Miles from Wichita, KS

• Full Time
• Varied Shifts
• Mostly days with occasional evening and weekend call
POSITION SUMMARYThe Advance Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of patients in the clinic setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Familiar with advanced concepts, practices and procedures and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in variety of illnesses presented. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Advance Practice Provider functions as a consultant, facilitator, educator, change agent, program designer and resource person to a defined patient population and caregivers. Advanced clinical practice distinguishes this position, supported by knowledge and competence in the areas of research, leadership, consultation, education and professional growth. The Advance Practice Provider assumes a leadership role in strengthening collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare leaders and nurses in various settings to improve patient/family outcomes along the care continuum.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in from an accredited advanced registered nursing program, or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physician assistant program
• One year clinical experience preferred
• Current Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN license, or current Kansas Physician Assistant (PA-C) license.

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