Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedic Urgent Care

The Orthopaedic department is in search of an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Orthopaedic Urgent Care team in State College, PA!

Job Description

• 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 evidence-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 the 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 patients 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 follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
• Must have the ability to see patients of all ages.

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant (Required)
• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified Physician Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Benefits

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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.