• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams.
• Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate an assessment and plan.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and lab work.
• Orders, prescribes, and dispenses medications, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other devices allowed.
• Participates in daily patient rounds and documenting notes.
• Performs joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa as well as brace, cast and splint applications.
• Assists in surgery as first assistant on all surgical cases with assigned physician including deep and superficial tissue closures, applications for appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
• Completes electronic preop lab orders.
• Takes call with orthopedic surgeon on weekdays and weekends as assigned.
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies and procedures.
• Participates in appropriate clinical meetings to ensure continuum of care.
• Maintains memberships and activity within relevant professional organizations.
• Must be able to set priorities and provide direction to others that is clear, concise, and promotes efficiency.
• Regularly access internal and external resources to maintain professional knowledge base.
• Annual completion of specified competencies and in-services.
• Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and will provide a safe and supportive patient atmosphere.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or providers.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Professional certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensure required.

Education

• Masters or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Family Nurse Prac Cert.
• Cert. Physician Asst.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility