APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Fellow - Orthopedic Surgery

Location Chesterfield, MO 63017 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The WashU Medicine Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a one-year, competency-based postgraduate training program designed for recent physician assistant and nurse practitioner graduates who want to build a strong foundation in orthopedic care. Fellows gain broad exposure across orthopedic subspecialties while developing clinical decision-making, procedural skills and professional judgment. Training emphasizes graduated responsibility and increasing autonomy based on demonstrated competency. As part of a nationally recognized academic orthopedic department, fellows train alongside experienced APPs, orthopedic surgeons, residents and fellows, including physicians who care for St. Louis professional sports teams. Advanced Practice Provider- Fellow is a paid, year-long fellowship that will provide the opportunity for an individual to continue their education in a practical setting. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The fellow will experience a wide variety of clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative practice. Experiences will take place within the BJC Healthcare system. Participate in weekly continuing education sessions and have the opportunity to share in a research project. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement Equipment Office equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Master's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Nurse Practitioner (NP) within 3 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Learn more about our Fellowship Program: Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. We are seeking a dedicated APP Fellow Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role. Required Qualifications (Nurse Practitioner Fellow) Nurse Practitioner Fellow Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program. APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement). Required Qualifications (Physician Assistant Fellow) Physician Assistant Fellow Graduate of PA program. Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire. Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty. Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement). Preferred Qualifications Education: M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Active Listening, BLS for Healthcare Providers, Clinical Care, Clinical Procedures, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Competence, Diagnostic Testing, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Practices, Medical Studies, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Patient Referrals, Professional Etiquette, Vital Signs, Work Collaboratively Grade S00 Grade S00 Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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