Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Orthopedics/Pediatric Orthopedic Inpatient/Instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in pediatric orthopedic patients.
• Prescribe medications, physical and occupational therapy, imaging studies, and DME as appropriate.
• Enter and manage treatment orders, including controlled substances, and perform basic orthopedic procedures such as casting, splinting, and wound dressing care.
• Complete required documentation, including FMLA forms, school notes, and other patient-related paperwork.
• Absorb and coordinate postoperative care and facilitate safe, timely patient discharge.
• Provide emergency care and lifesaving interventions when needed.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, consulting services, residents, and support staff to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in orthopedic trauma call coverage twice monthly, including emergency department evaluations and consultation requests from outside facilities and referring providers.
• Communicate significant clinical concerns and unexpected patient events to supervising or attending physicians.
• Adhere to all safety, infection prevention, and environmental protocols.
• Ensure continuity of care by coordinating transitions from inpatient admission to outpatient follow-up.
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and postoperative care.
• Support the education of medical students and other healthcare trainees as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing education, literature review, and participation in conferences and training programs.
• Contribute to the development of patient education materials, clinical protocols, and postoperative care guidelines.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for documentation and clinical workflows.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including presentations, research projects, and manuscript preparation, as appropriate.
• Support departmental and institutional initiatives, including Clinical Leadership Council priorities in collaboration with the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Physician Assistant license or active Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for Physician Assistants, or applicable national certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.