Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics
4 weeks ago
The Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner in Orthopaedics is responsible for assessing and treating patients in collaboration with physicians. This role requires a Master's degree, certification, and the ability to deliver ethical and safe healthcare. Strong communication skills are essential for advocating for patients and effectively managing their care.
Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics at Geisinger summary:
The Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner in Orthopaedics is responsible for assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, and prescribing medication while collaborating with a physician. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for patients in a clinical environment. The position demands a Master's degree, certification as a Physician Assistant, and a commitment to providing safe and ethical healthcare.
Job Title: Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Scranton Orthopaedics Advanced Practitioner Division
Date Posted: 10/08/2024
Job ID: R-68220
Job Summary
The Orthopaedic team is looking for an advanced practitioner to join the team You would have the opportunity to work with the adult reconstruction team.
Job Duties
• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
• Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
• Must have the ability to see patients of all agaes.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords:
Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedics, Patient Care, Healthcare, Clinical Environment, Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Plans, Medication Management, Healthcare Collaboration
Keywords:
Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedics, Patient Care, Healthcare, Clinical Environment, Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Plans, Medication Management, Healthcare Collaboration
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