Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Orthopedic Urgent Care

Position Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), is responsible for providing high-quality patient-centered care throughout the orthopedic clinics. The APP will work closely with Physicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and maintain safety standards.

Position

Full-Time

Shift

Days

FTE / Hours

1.0 / 40

Location

Council Bluffs

Schedule

3 13-hour shifts

Department/Position Details/Duties:

Provides medical services and clinical education to patients in a clinic setting. Provides medical care and treatment to existing patients
Promotes the professional practice of the clinic by maintaining and improving rapport with peers, patients, and the medical community.
Responsible for dictating medical finding on patients in a timely and concise manner.
Assists physicians in writing new prescriptions and prescription refills
Communicates test results to patients in a timely manner
Assists physicians in the completion of Worker's Compensation forms, dictation of attorney letters, and other responsibilities as requested.
Assists with on-call duties as needed.
Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Attend and participate in department meetings.
Attend mandatory educational programs.
Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Position Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Licensed or licensure eligible as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Nebraska and Iowa

Experience:

Minimum two years of APP experience required
Experience within an Orthopedic environment (especially with knee and hip treatment)
Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and etc.

Physical:

This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

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