Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants OSMC is dedicated to upholding the highest quality care for the disease and injuries of the musculoskeletal system within the framework of a patient-centered, service-directed organization. Given this philosophy, each employee is expected to maintain an attitude of teamwork within the structure of an organization that is service-oriented and places the patient at the center of our activities. OSMC prides itself on the care we offer to our patients and values our staff. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive PTO plan that accrues biweekly, allowing for an outstanding work/life balance. As OSMC continues to grow, our staff needs to grow as well. We are looking for a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The ideal individual will need to travel between our office locations in Elkhart, Goshen, Granger, Nappanee and Middlebury, Indiana. This position will be placed within our Elkhart California Road Corporate office but must be able to travel to any OSMC location. The position will report directly to the Practice Physicians with a dotted line reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) refers to a healthcare professional including a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has advanced training and can provide an advanced level of medical tasks independently and works collaboratively with a physician. The APP will assess and treat patients using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to identify abnormal conditions, order and analyze diagnostic images, educate on pre‑ and post‑operative care, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to physicians in the practice and community as well as assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, wound closure and casting. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in an orthopaedic setting with a Master’s Degree from an accredited (ARC‑PA) Physician Assistant program, a certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), state licensure as a Physician Assistant, a controlled‑substance license and DEA registration, CSR prescriptive authority, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Alternatively, a candidate may hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program and certification as an Adult or Family Advanced Practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Nurse Practitioner Credentialing Center (NPCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), with state licensure as an APRN, controlled‑substance license and DEA registration, CSR prescriptive authority, and certification in BLS and ACLS. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr