NP / Physician Assistant
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Highland Hospital is hiring a NP / Physician Assistant. Highland Hospital is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join its Orthopedic Surgery team. This role involves working collaboratively with the Chief of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Residents, and other Advanced Practice Providers to deliver exceptional care to patients with musculoskeletal complaints. The position primarily works a four, ten-hour day schedule, with occasional overnight Sunday/Monday night requirements.
Key focus areas include Coordinate direct patient care, Document care delivered, and Adhere to hospital and nursing policies, procedures, and practice standards.
Successful candidates bring Licensed PA or NP in NYS and BLS Certification. Important skills include Clinical Information System. Preferred (not required): Fracture Reductions, Hip Reductions, Application And Removal Of Casts, and Splinting.
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18519BR
Title:
NP / Physician Assistant
Department/Cost Center:
770 - Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Description:
*Highland Hospital is seeking a Full Time APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Orthopedic Surgery team. Candidates for this role will primarily work a four (4), tens (10's) Day schedule, with overnight Sunday / Monday Night requirements (7p - 7a) every 6 to 9 weeks.
Some duties include but are not limited to:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA) works in a collaborative relationship with the Chief of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Residents and Advanced Practice providers to deliver exceptional care to patients with musculoskeletal complaints evaluated at or admitted to Highland Hospital.
The NP/PA is responsible for coordination of direct patient care, documentation of care delivered, adherence to hospital and nursing policies, procedures and practice standards, education of patients and staff, creation of Orthopedic Patient Protocols and pathways, Quality Assurance tracking and monitoring , assurance of service excellence , completion of state and hospital-required reviews of practice, and participation in performance improvement and other activities as required. Works within the scope of NP or PA practices in NY State.
Management of post-operative patients and preparation of patients for discharge:
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Facilitates discharge paperwork including dictations and interaction with social work for post discharge care.
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Post-operative management of all orthopedic patients.
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Available at all times to address all medical problems related to Orthopedics and any general medical issues that arise during the post op period.
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Orders all necessary tests to assist orthopedic team with appropriate evaluation of patients.
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Performs PM Sign out of all pertinent findings/consults from the day.
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Signs out any unfinished work/post op checks to residents/ on call staff.
Salary Range:
$98,000.00 - $130,083.20 annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Auto req ID:
18519BR
Job Requirements:
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Education: Fulfilled the requirements to be a licensed PA or NP in NYS.
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Experience: No experience required, though preferred.
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License/Certification Required: Current valid license to practice as a PA/NP in NYS. ACLS preferred, BLS required.
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Skills: Clinical Information System. Team will educate and orient provider to be able to perform fracture reductions, hip reductions, application and removal of casts, splinting, wound debridement, and nerve blocks as appropriate.
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***For NP's, must have a valid first assist. Will consider those without it, but they would have to agree to enroll in first assist class and complete course (Sponsored by HH).
Employment Status:
Full-Time
Hours/Week:
40 hours/week
Posting Title:
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic APP - Full Time
City:
Rochester
Work Shift:
Days/Nights
Area of Interest:
Mid-Level Providers
The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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