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

OrthoNebraska is looking for an energetic, detail‑oriented and patient‑focused Physician Assistant (PA) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our team. This PA/APRN will work closely with our Orthopedic Physicians to provide treatment of orthopedic injuries and ailments. This position will support treatment within our Orthopedic Clinics.

Schedule

PRN shift evenings and weekends. Hours as needed. Schedule: 5 pm – 10 pm; Weekends 10 am – 2 pm. Floats between Urgent Cares Department.

Responsibilities

• 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 findings 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 Workers' Compensation forms, dictation of attorney letters, and other responsibilities as requested.
• Assists with on‑call duties as needed.
• Complies with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Attends mandatory educational programs.
• Follows established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Licensed or licensure‑eligible as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Nebraska and Iowa.
• Minimum two years of APP experience required.
• Experience within an Orthopedic environment (especially with knee and hip treatment).
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, etc.

Physical Demands

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.

Must be able to pass a background check. Pre‑employment physical and drug testing are required. Any job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.