Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary:

• Primary role is first response to the ED when Orthopaedic consultation is requested, including any orthopaedic injury or illness.
• Performing history and physical examinations, hospital rounding, floor consultations, admissions and discharges.
• First assisting in the operating room, ordering and interpreting radiographic and laboratory data
• Joint aspiration/injection, reduction of fractures/dislocations, application of casts and splints
• Developing appropriate treatment plans in accordance with Virginia state law and established treatment protocols with the Orthopaedic surgeon
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential as well as basic computer competence
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience of direct patient care as an Orthopaedic APP who enjoys autonomy while collaborating with Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hospitalists, Emergency Room physicians, APPs and Nurses providing world class care to patients and their families.
• Must be board-certified 
• Virginia licensure or ability to obtain

• 200-bed acute care community hospital
• 24/7 adult and dedicated ER
• Bariatric & Metabolic Care Center
• Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation Care
• Orthopedic & Spine Care
• Behavioral Center – Adult Partial Hospitalization Program
• 11 Licensed Operating Rooms – full range of surgical services – minimally invasive program
• Cardiovascular Services
• Sarah Cannon Cancer Center – Oncology Nurse Navigators
• National Clinical Trials