Nurse Practitioner - Complex Shoulder, Complex Knee & Sports Surgery

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting the supervising physician in the medical and surgical management of patients assigned to their practice. The Nurse Practitioner will work one-on-one with an orthopaedic surgeon; time will be divided between the clinic, operating room and administrative tasks centered on patient care.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with attending physician to diagnose and treat orthopaedic injuries and related illnesses in both clinical and surgical settings.
• Performs administrative tasks for the assigned practice.
• Performs procedures within the NP scope of practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic, OR and ER including first and second assisting responsibilities.
• Assists in preoperative evaluation and education.
• Performs initial interview and assessment of patient.
• Perform preoperative consultation/education and complete surgical procedure forms and coding; writes post-operative/post procedure notes and orders for supervising physician.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff, and collaborating physicians.

Perform other related duties as assigned: Please note, the responsibilities and scope outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. This job description serves as a general overview of key duties and responsibilities but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks required for the position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, and at the sole discretion of The Steadman Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner
• At least 2yrs. experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement with a Safe Harbor contribution amount equal to 4% of eligible compensation and discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
• Paid Holidays, PTO & STO! Staff receive 9 paid holidays annually. Employees can also earn up to 155 hours of PTO within their first year. In addition, employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Discretionary Bonus Program and Wellness Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Referral Program Incentive.
• Parking available.