Walk in Clinic - Orthopedic APP - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to Walk-In Orthopedic Care.
• Perform focused musculoskeletal assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans for acute orthopedic injuries and conditions.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, as clinically indicated.
• Apply orthopedic splints, braces, casts, and other immobilization devices as needed.
• Perform minor orthopedic procedures within scope of practice, including joint injections, aspirations, and wound care.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, injury prevention, and follow-up care recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, radiology staff, and ancillary clinical teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments with orthopedic specialists when necessary.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach while delivering timely care in a fast-paced walk-in clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
• Pediatric position profile: PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification.
• Licensure: Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
• Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.