Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
Nemours Children's Health · Salisbury, MD · 2 wk ago
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About the role
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join the team in Milford, DE. This position is full-time, working four 10-hour days.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations
- Formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients
- Ordering diagnostic tests
- Performing procedures such as pin removal, suturing and suture removal, splinting and cast application and removal, joint injection or aspiration, and manipulative fracture reduction
- Communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition and results of diagnostic studies
- Educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care
- Triage and respond to phone calls from patient families, physical therapists, insurance companies, and others regarding patient care
- Accurately record patient information in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with appropriate medical staff for purposes of consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care
Requirements
- Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Current appropriate national certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner
- Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in Delaware, Delaware (or compact state)
- RN licensure & Delaware APRN Licensure (Active Maryland licensure preferred but can be obtained once hired)
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Qualifications
- One to three years of experience required; pediatric experience preferred
Skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
Wellness program
CME days and dollars
403(b) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave