Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics

The Orthopaedic team is looking for an advanced practitioner to join their team in Danville, PA, working with the Hand Surgery team. In collaboration with the physician, the provider cares for new or established patients, demonstrating autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. They order testing as deemed necessary and remain proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimens within the scope of practice of the physician assistant. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians, and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for the patient population.
• Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts, or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to the patient's health or well-being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP, and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in the patient, acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language they can understand.
• Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
• Must be able to see patients of all ages.

Position Details

• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive; they represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant (Required) or Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner (Required).
• Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.