Advance Practice Provider Ambulatory Care

This position will assist our Spine team.

Dimensions/Scope Of Position

Provides health care services to patients under the direction, supervision and responsibility of the orthopaedic physician.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluation and work up, including but not limited to; history and physical assessment, patient/family/caregiver education, routine laboratory, diagnostic, and physical therapy reports
• Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan
• Collaborates with physicians on plan of care
• Maintains and reviews patient records and other pertinent information
• Institutes and executes protocols as specified by physicians
• Administers all recognized first aid procedures in the event of an emergency
• Administers injections, aspirations, removal and placement of sutures/staples as necessary
• Performs and assists with reductions of fractures and dislocations as well as the removal or excision of superficial orthopaedic hardware
• Assists in surgery as directed by assigned surgeon
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Physician Assistant

Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program recognized by the state committee of Physician Assistants and the Board of Medical Examiners. Successful completion of the examination of the National Board for Certification of Physician Assistants.

Nurse Practitioner

Master’s Degree Required in Nursing. Must hold and maintain a current RN license in Tennessee and Mississippi. Must hold and maintain current National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Experience

Previous experience in minor medical care and emergency care is required.

Language Skills

Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

Mathematical Skills

Basic arithmetic skills are required.

Reasoning Ability

Identifies and resolves problems promptly.

Computer Skills

Must be computer literate. Intermediate computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses: Physician Assistant:

Must hold and maintain a valid license issued by the National Board for Certification of Physician Assistants

• Nurse Practitioner:
  
  

Must hold and maintain a current RN license in Tennessee and Mississippi. Must hold and maintain current National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Other Skills And Abilities

Able to listen and respond well to questions and feedback.