Hughston Trauma -APP (PA or NP) - Augusta, GA. (Doctors Hospital)

Hughston Trauma -APP (PA or NP) - Augusta, GA. (Doctors Hospital)

Location: Hughston Trauma - Doctors Hospital Augusta, GA.

Position Title: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Trauma (Inpatient and Ambulatory)

To extend and enhance the clinical productivity of the surgeons and drive efficiency of care delivery to injured patients. This position supports Hughston Orthopaedic Trauma with both inpatient and outpatient/ambulatory role with emphasis and main duties within the ambulatory/clinic setting.

Position Responsibilities

General Hospital Duties (not all inclusive):

• Represent Hughston Orthopaedic Trauma and should maintain the highest level of professionalism during all interactions with patients, hospital staff, family, support members as well as other care providers
• Assists clinic staff in the ambulatory setting to include medication requests, patient calls/issues, appropriate triage of concerns and required patient paperwork.
• Performs minor procedures in ambulatory setting to include suture/staple removal, pin or external fixator removal, minor debridements as well as joint aspirations.
• Has his/her own APP clinic weekly with shared responsibility with other APP's for selected patients with established plans of care.
• Will be responsible for Inpatient duties one weekend per month to include rounding, consultations and assisting in surgery as needed.
• Responsible for night call (5pm to 7am) up to five nights per month for ED consults from trauma service.
• Performs comprehensive hospital based examinations and documents such in a timely manner when on Inpatient/Hospital rotation
• Communicates and interacts daily with APP colleagues to facilitate care coordination.
• Works in ambulatory setting on clinic days (minimum 3 days per week) and assists trauma surgeons and medical assistant evaluating and managing patients with direct oversight and collaboration with surgeon.
• Ability to work autonomously without direct in-office physician presence as per scope of practice.
• Facilitates transition of care from Inpatient to Outpatient for those patients with potential discharge from Hospital. This includes referrals to appropriate post acute settings and other agencies as warranted as well as effective discharge education. Becomes the patient point of contact post discharge.
• Provides backup support to other Trauma PA/NPs as assigned.

Clinic Duties (not all inclusive):

• APP facilitates clinic throughput working synergistically with HOT surgeon by:
• Evaluates patient concerns
• Exams patient
• Assesses/interprets imaging studies
• Implements and communicates care plans
• Documents visits as required
• Assists with patient requested document completion, as able, within APP scope and capacity

Hughston Responsibilities:

• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
• Promote The Hughston Clinic's role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC's ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
• Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Essential Functions: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Requires occasional stooping, bending, and lifting over 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions.

Marginal Functions: May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or climbing stairs. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and physicians.

Accommodations: Combination of medical office, hospital environment. Some travel by plane/car as required for this position.

Environmental Factors: May be exposed to extreme cold, toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to blood and/or other bodily fluids and communicable diseases. OSHA Category: I

Position Requirements:

Experience: One (1) year experience in orthopaedics preferred. One year First Assistant or OR experience preferred.

Education: Master's degree from a regionally accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner program required. Surgical First Assist required or the ability to obtain within one year from hire.

Special Qualifications:

• NCCPA or NP Board Certification required.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• Current State and DEA Licensure required.
• Position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include, nights, weekends and holidays.
• May require irregular work hours depending on the needs of the organization.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).