Summary: Joining one of the largest independent private practice orthopedic groups in the US, this position will expand our patient access through an MSK Urgent Care/Walk in clinic care model next to our corporate headquarters in Allentown, PA. Treating MSK related injuries that are acute and sub-acute as well as commercial and work comp, this provider will be a key point of care provider for our network. Responsibilities are to provide help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, medical consultation as well as to act in a dyad administrative role for our newly expanded Orthopedic Urgent Care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practice independently in the clinic by treating patients with non-operative orthopedic conditions (e.g., room and prep patients; order x-rays; MRI’s, physical therapy, compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination)
• EMR utilization for documentation, billing, MIPS, patient and physician communication,
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care
• Acute and Subacute patient care management from triage through stabilization and facilitation of any post visit care/referrals/patient education
• Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
• Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
• Prescribe medications
• Excellent communication skills, feedback and routine updates to the patient and to the employer for workers compensation services
• Exercise good judgment when the need arises to consult/refer case to a specialty physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Obtained Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Medical License from the State of Pennsylvania
• ACLS/BLS/PALS Certification
• Active DEA License
• Prior Urgent Care experience preferred
• Requited Certifications
  • Act 34 PA Criminal Background
  • Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
  • Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and colleagues
• Ability to multitask
• Possess excellent people skills
• Self-motivated
• Flexible team player