Advanced Practice Provider / APP - Orthopedic Urgent Care (PRN)

Department/Position Details/Duties:

• Provides medical services and clinical education to patients in a clinic setting. Provides medical care and treatment to existing patients
• Promotes the professional practice of the clinic by maintaining and improving rapport with peers, patients, and the medical community.
• Responsible for dictating medical finding on patients in a timely and concise manner.
• Assists physicians in writing new prescriptions and prescription refills
• Communicates test results to patients in a timely manner
• Assists physicians in the completion of Worker's Compensation forms, dictation of attorney letters, and other responsibilities as requested.
• Assists with on-call duties as needed.
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Licensed or licensure eligible as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Nebraska and Iowa

Experience:

• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred
• Experience within an Orthopedic environment (especially with knee and hip treatment)
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and etc.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.