APRN/PA Orthopedic Trauma Opportunity w/ UofL Health

About the Role

UofL Health / UofL Health Physicians Group is seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive orthopedic care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing clinic post-op care, and offering hospital consults for our Level 1 Trauma Center and affiliated hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care in clinic, including patient evaluations, follow-ups, and wound care.
• Conduct hospital consults for orthopedic patients in trauma and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Follow-up with patients 2-3 days post discharge.
• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Recognize deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
• Work in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Manage specialty clinic.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Request written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend changes for improvement.
• Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conference and ensure appropriate, quality care.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Assist with admissions.
• Work both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintain oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.
• Share clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Work effectively with others. Collaborate with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promote evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
• Assist in the Operation Room when necessary.
• Maintain professional certification in specialty area; attend and participate in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Schedule

• FT/Monday-Friday.
• Varied schedule.
• Mutually agreed upon call schedule.

Requirements

• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.
• National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA certificate without restriction.
• Current BLS.
• Must be ACLS Certified.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Initiative, communicator, problem solver.
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management, consultants, and media through trust, communication, and credibility.
• Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
• Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner.
• Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance.
• Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations.
• Quality – is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Presentation – can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation And Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• FULLY FUNDED TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR YOU AND YOUR DEPENDENTS.
• Join a renowned Level 1 Trauma Center with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work with a dedicated team of specialists in a supportive environment.