Position Details Lakeland Regional Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or APRN for our Orthopedic department working with our Orthopedic surgery team with focus on Orthopedic Trauma, but also general, sports medicine and joint replacement patients. The team member works collaboratively with the Orthopedic Trauma surgeons and APP team while exercising a high degree of clinical autonomy. There is extensive training and teaching provided before performing the role independently.
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.
Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Mon - Sun / one week on and one week off / Day and Night Rotation Location: LRH Main Hospital: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Responsible to the Operations Manager for clinical, operational, and administrative issues. Works as a member of a team committed to the purpose of providing the best patient experience and exceptional health care. Functions include assisting in the care of the orthopedic patients, performing history and physicals, evaluating clinic and hospital patients, rounding on patients in the hospital, performing procedures, first assisting in surgery, dictating notes/H&Ps & discharge summaries, ordering tests and formulation of treatment plans.
Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost as well as patient satisfaction.
People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. Standard Work: Physician Assistant III Serve as the first responder for orthopedic consultations from the Emergency Department and Inpatient Units.
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations. Educate patients and families regarding injuries, surgery, postoperative expectations and rehabilitation. Coordinate care with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, hospitalists, nursing, therapists and case management.
Perform bedside procedures including: Fracture and dislocation reductions, splinting and casting, joint aspirations, wound care. Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeons. Review and interpret radiographs, CT scans and laboratory studies.
Evaluate patients with fractures, dislocations, musculoskeletal infections, postoperative concerns and other orthopedic conditions. Competencies & Skills Essential: Excellent clinical and evaluation skills, ability to concentrate and be attentive to details. Excellent skills in communication and resolution of conflict.
Demonstrates tact, timeliness, accountability, commitment, leadership to achieve goals, ability to influence others and resource management. Qualifications & Experience Essential: Master Degree Nonessential: Master Degree Essential: Completion of an ARC-PA program and eligible for the NCCPA Certification. Nonessential: Master’s prepared, B.
S. from and ARC-PA school or its equivalent. Other information: NEW GRADS WELCOME Experience Preferred: Specialty experience relevant to department. Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.
Licenses Essential: Florida State Physician Assistant License and NCCPA certification Certifications Preferred: NCCPA Certification