Orthopedic NP / PA

Overview Be Valued. Be rewarded. Belong. Emory Orthopedics has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) focused on ongoing orthopedic care in an inpatient setting at Emory Orthopedic & Spine Hospital. This inpatient role will include rounding on general orthopedic post‑op patients, consults on floor and in ED. Our APPs are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare Integrated Academics Health Care System. Description Advanced Practice Providers assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes. Responsibilities Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems. Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment. Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x‑rays. Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient. Minimum Qualifications Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program. Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or certified as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia. May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties. BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas. Equal Opportunity Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr