Under general supervision, provides independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Provides consultation and advice to others as a highly-specialized practitioner. May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting.
Treat patients in an inpatient and in an outpatient setting. Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans, perform joint injections and aspirations as needed. Implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute. Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document finding noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Work with trauma service team members to round on admitted patients, treat and prepare for discharge. See patients in a high volume outpatient clinic.
Help make handouts for patients, update intake forms, reach out to both preop and post-op patients and process prescriptions. Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health. Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment.
Occasional first assist in surgery. Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Join
a dynamic and energetic diverse team of nurses, medical assistants, and
surgeons in a growing practice.
Demonstrate independence, willingness to learn, and interest in care
improvement.
Ability to work independently within a framework of being part of a larger
team.
Open two-way communication with all team members.
Demonstrate empathy and attention to detail in caring for patients.
Willingness to commit to the needs of patient centered care.
Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure Eligible for New Mexico certification as a Physician's Assistant OR State of New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience
in clinical in-patient and out-patient care.
Specialization in orthopaedics; Trauma experience a plus.
Ability to work in collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, advanced
practice providers, and ambulatory staff.
Ability to act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication,
mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision making, critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
Flexibility and willingness to overcome and learn a challenging EHR
We train and advance both new and experienced APP's through ongoing skill
development.
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