PAT Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP)

Overview

Midwest Center for Joint Replacement (MCJR) is an orthopedic private practice specializing in hip, knee, shoulder, and revision joint replacement surgery. Our five surgeons are fellowship-trained in adult reconstruction and are national leaders in outpatient joint replacement surgery. The MCJR team is committed to “taking the pain out of joint replacement” for everyone involved. We have four offices to serve patients in central Indiana.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality

• Integrity

• Service excellence

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Continuous improvement

• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

The Pre-Admission Testing APP conducts comprehensive pre-operative evaluations to ensure patients are physically and medically prepared for surgery. This role reduces surgical risks, prevents last-minute cancellations, and coordinates care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and internal medicine specialists.

• History and Physical (H&P): Perform and document thorough clinical evaluations and comprehensive health histories for patients scheduled for elective or urgent procedures.

• Risk Stratification: Assess surgical and medical risks based on patient comorbidities, age, and the specific procedure.

• Diagnostic Testing: Order and interpret pre-operative diagnostics, including blood work, EKGs, chest X-rays, and advanced cardiac or pulmonary testing.

• Medication Management: Conduct accurate pre-op medication reconciliations and provide clear instructions on which medications to hold or continue.

• Medical Optimization: Manage and optimize chronic conditions (such as hypertension or diabetes) prior to surgery.

• Specialty Consultations: Coordinate referrals or consults with anesthesia, cardiology, or other sub-specialties when complex issues arise.

• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on pre-operative expectations, fasting guidelines, and preparation instructions.

Qualifications

• Education (NP): Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Education (PA): Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant from an ARC-PA approved program.

• Licensure & Certification:

• Current state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• National board certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

• Experience: Acute care, surgical, perioperative, or internal medicine experience is strongly preferred; many centers accept qualified new graduates with strong clinical rotations or foundational surgical experience.

USD $126,000.00/Yr. USD $140,000.00/Yr.