Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Clinical, Non-Operative Spine - Twin Cities Orthopedics

About the role

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provides a wide variety of clinical duties with a focus on non-operative spine specialty. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday out of our Waconia and Chaska clinics. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Host independent non-operative spine clinic (e.g., room and prep patients; order x-rays; compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination)
• Prescribe medications
• Order appropriate imaging studies, interpret and integrate results into patient care plan
• Exercise a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision making
• Collaborate with surgical spine and interventional pain teams to format treatment plans, pre/post procedure care and direct patients appropriately
• Complete timely chart entries on all patient transactions, write orders and complete patient follow up calls
• Communicate with Advance Practice Provider Leadership team regarding any issue of both a routine and of problematic nature
• Ability to perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, wound care
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year
• Any and all other duties as assigned
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift
• Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents
• Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer)

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• NCCPA certification
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
• DEA registration
• >1 year of orthopedic experience recommended
• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines
• Prioritize workload effectively
• Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.

Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.

All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

Pay

Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Schedule

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday out of our Waconia and Chaska clinics.