NP/PA Orthopedic Physician Office FT

Mon-Fri 8a-5p Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview process Scope of Responsibility This role also consists of assuring safe, effective, quality patient care meanwhile providing care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements. Responsible to the Operations Director Education Current Licensure with the Texas Medical Board of Nurse Examiners or Current Licensure with the Texas Medical Board of Physician Assistants Training and Experience Experience working in orthopedics or other related field Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, physicians, patients, and visitors required Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – Frequently Stationary Standing – Occasionally Walking – Frequently Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) – Frequently Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently Turn/Pivot – Occasionally Climbing – Rarely Balancing – Rarely Reaching overhead – Rarely Reaching extension – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 25 lbs.) - Rarely Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a Environment Risk of electrical shock – Rarely Risk of Radiation – Rarely Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely Chemicals – Rarely Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – n/a Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Frequently Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Populations Served Children 1-12 years Adolescents 13-18 years Adults 19-70 years Geriatrics 71+ year Education Doctorate (preferred) Masters (required) Licenses and Certifications Physician Assistant (required) Nurse Practitioner (required)