Advanced Practice Professional - Orthopedics

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Provides orthopedic care in an outpatient setting, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Supports surgical services through pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, and coordination with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Manages acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as fractures, joint disorders, and sports injuries.
• Performs pre-operative assessments, including patient education, risk evaluation, and coordination of necessary testing.
• Delivers post-operative care, including wound management, pain control, and rehabilitation planning.
• Assists orthopedic surgeons intraoperatively, as credentialed.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests to support clinical decision-making.
• Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.
• Documents patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, maintaining compliance with institutional standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy.
• Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills.
• Builds long-term patient care relationships.
• Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.).
• Provides medical services at facilities within the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC's compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service.
• Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
• Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.

Other Functions

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

Experience Required

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Required Certifications :

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!