Walk in Clinic - Orthopedic Care APP - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans.
• Performs procedures, prescribes treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards.
• May function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place).
• Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters.
• Edits and documents patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Supports efficient patient flow in a fast-paced walk-in orthopedic care environment.
• Provides coverage at Long Ridge Medical Center in Stamford, CT during evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
• 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 requires PALS certification, when indicated for neonatal care.
• NRP Certification.
• Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.