✓You’ll need

Licensure

✓Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one as NP or PA

✓NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (NP) required

Education

✓Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Qualifications

✓Strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and patient communication skills

✓Must have ability to work independently with the support of fellow APPs and physicians

+Benefits

Full-time employment with long-term growth potentialCompetitive compensation based on experienceComprehensive benefits package availableYearly CME allowance

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About the role

Show strong interest in orthopaedics required with previous exposure to orthopaedics or musculoskeletal medicine recommended

Orthopedic APP – Hospital based Position Overview Lakeland Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support a high volume inpatient Orthopaedic practice. Primary focus will be trauma patients, but they will need to also care for inpatients from other orthopaedic subspecialties as needed. This role is designed for a highly motivated APP, interested mainly in hospital-based care. The applicant will work on a biweekly schedule alternating between day shifts and night shifts – i.e. 7 consecutive 12-hour shifts followed by 7 days off. This position includes a robust training period with the APP and physician staff over the first several months. Expectations are for the PA or NP to function on a high level of independence once fully trained in their respective position. Experience
Experienced candidates preferred:
2–5+ years of orthopaedic experience strongly preferred with clinical experience
New graduates must:
Show strong interest in orthopaedics required with previous exposure to orthopaedics or musculoskeletal medicine recommended
Be highly motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn independently as well as learn from colleagues. Training period length will be based on each individuals needs

Be the first point of contact for orthopedic consults that come in during the shift
Conduct detailed patient histories, perform physical exams, and orthopaedic evaluations
Have the ability to form treatment plans and present to on call physician
Perform bedside procedures including but not limited to: irrigation and splinting of open fractures, irrigation and debridement of wounds or abscesses, negative pressure wound therapy device changes at bedside, closed reductions with splinting or casting, joint aspirations
Must be able to take direction from multiple surgeons regarding patient care
Review and interpret diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRI
Serve as first assist in the operating room for emergent cases overnight
Participate in pre- and post-operative care coordination
Be able to coordinate patient care with multiple specialties in the hospital
Apply and remove splints, casts, and braces as needed
Accurately document all encounters, procedures, and treatment plans in the EMR Benefits
Full-time employment with long-term growth potential
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package available
Yearly CME allowance
Paid time off Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one as NP or PA
NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (NP) required
Strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and patient communication skills
Must have ability to work independently with the support of fellow APPs and physicians

PA - Ortho Hospital - Ortho Srvces-Physicians

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