Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Advanced Practice Provider / PA-C or CRNP
Specialty : Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner
This role involves working collaboratively with fellowship trained sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
This provider will see new and established patients in the clinic setting and provide direct patient care. This position requires patience, empathy, time management, and professionalism with patients, co-workers, and other providers.
To be successful in this position, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) must be polite, tactful, and professional in appearance and manner at all times.
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be flexible, respectful, service-minded, and a team player. They will create an atmosphere that reflects the level of standards and care that patients can expect to receive from this practice.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to athletes and other active individuals, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries and orthopedic conditions.
Details:
- Part-time, 1 to 2 weekend commitment per month
Requirements:
- Graduated from a master's program as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Certified/Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and maintain licensure in the state of Alabama.
- NP's must have Family Medicine Certification or equivalent/must be qualified to see patients of all ages.
- Comfortable working autonomously
- Ability to excel as a team player daily & foster positive relationships between all departments and team members.
- Able to work under pressure with competing demands requiring ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload and time.
- Orthopedic and Sports Medicine experience
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat Musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and injuries based on patient's medical history and results of physical assessment to determine extent of pain, help diagnose condition, or manage pain.
- Order and thoroughly review imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans for diagnosis.
- Perform orthopedic procedures such as joint injections, PRP injections, reductions etc.
- Coordinate additional care such as physical therapy and rehabilitation programs to offer patients a comprehensive treatment plan
- Dispense/prescribe DME and medication as needed.
- Direct and assess casting and splinting.
- Develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address all the patient's concerns and involve physicians when necessary.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of the patient's visits with a clear diagnosis and treatment plan within a timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, coworkers, and management.
- Educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment plan to ensure understanding.
- Explain the appropriate next steps in a patient's treatment plan and refer for surgical consultation if necessary.
- Obtain patient's history and conduct thorough physical exams in an orthopedic setting.
- Uphold company vision and values.
- Perform other duties consistent with the above responsibilities.
Job Tags
Part time, Relief, Flexible hours, Weekend work,