15548BR

Title:

NP / Physician Assistant

Department/Cost Center:

770 - Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Description:

*Highland Hospital is seeking a Full Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NP's must have first assist, or be willing to obtain it in order to work in this role) (APP) to join its team. Candidates for this role will work a 50% Day/Night split shift (Premiums for nights) Tuesday - Thursday. Typically scheduled for a few weeks of straight nights followed by a few weeks of straight days, alternating.

Some duties include but are not limited to:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA) works in a collaborative relationship with the Chief of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Residents and Advanced Practice providers to deliver exceptional care to patients with musculoskeletal complaints evaluated at or admitted to Highland Hospital

The NP/PA is responsible for coordination of direct patient care, documentation of care delivered, adherence to hospital and nursing policies, procedures and practice standards, education of patients and staff, creation of Orthopedic Patient Protocols and pathways, Quality Assurance tracking and monitoring , assurance of service excellence , completion of state and hospital-required reviews of practice, and participation in performance improvement and other activities as required. Works within the scope of NP or PA practices in NY State.

Management of post-operative patients and preparation of patients for discharge:

• Facilitates discharge paperwork including dictations and interaction with social work for post discharge care.

• Post-operative management of all orthopedic patients.

• Available at all times to address all medical problems related to Orthopedics and any general medical issues that arise during the post op period.

• Orders all necessary tests to assist orthopedic team with appropriate evaluation of patients.

• Performs PM Sign out of all pertinent findings/consults from the day.

• Signs out any unfinished work/post op checks to residents/ on call staff.

Salary Range:

$98,000.00 - $126,235.00 annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID:

15548BR

Job Requirements:

1. Education: Fulfilled the requirements to be a licensed PA or NP in NYS.

2. Experience: No experience required, though preferred.

3. License/Certification Required: Current valid license to practice as a PA/NP in NYS. ACLS preferred, BLS required.

4. Skills: Clinical Information System. Team will educate and orient provider to be able to perform fracture reductions, hip reductions, application and removal of casts, splinting, wound debridement, and nerve blocks as appropriate.

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Hours/Week:

40 hours

Posting Title:

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics - Full Time

City:

Rochester

Work Shift:

Days/Nights

Area of Interest:

Mid-Level Providers

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.