What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner position at University Orthopedics?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Reports To: Dr. Tian
Location: Kettle Point
General Summary Of Duties
The NP/PA will be responsible for delivering specialized care in non-opioid interventional pain management at the largest Orthopedics practice in the state of Rhode Island. They will conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide patient education, playing a key role in optimizing musculoskeletal health and enhancing overall patient well-being.
Essential Job Functions
Reports To: Dr. Tian
Location: Kettle Point
General Summary Of Duties
The NP/PA will be responsible for delivering specialized care in non-opioid interventional pain management at the largest Orthopedics practice in the state of Rhode Island. They will conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide patient education, playing a key role in optimizing musculoskeletal health and enhancing overall patient well-being.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct thorough assessments of spinal and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with the physician.
- Prescribe medications, therapies, and non-surgical interventions.
- Design and oversee rehabilitation programs to improve patient function.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including orthopedic surgeons and therapists.
- Educate patients on conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Assist in medical procedures and contribute to pre- and post-operative care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Additional duties as assigned by the physician/manager to meet department needs.
- Completion of accredited NP or PA program.
- State (RI) licensure and national certification.
- Experience with pain management is preferred but not required or a new PA graduate with commitment in pain medicine.
- Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
- Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.