Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Ortho Today

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Ortho Today

Provides supervised medical services for patients with emphasis on acute/same day care. All duties are in collaboration with contracted physician, services are provided under the rules regulations, and policies established by the approved job description of the State of Maryland, BPQA, HCFA, AMA, and AAMC.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient.
2. Maintains current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by Maryland State Law.
3. Communicates treatment / therapy progress with individuals who have the responsibility or control in patient care intervention.
4. Refers patients to appropriate licensed physician or other health care provider as condition or circumstances warrant.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in related field.

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.

Two years' experience as a PA in an acute care setting required.

Licensed as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Maryland or eligible.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.