Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics

Job Description

Summary of Essential Functions

• Provide transitional care management through comprehensive acute and chronic patient care and navigation.
• Assess patient health status and determine appropriate diagnostic / therapeutic needs, document patient information using various formats in the patient and office record.
• Educate patients and families as appropriate for outpatient care, ensure continuity of patient care to include patient confidentiality.
• Assess patient's acute and chronic conditions to coordinate care and connect patients with long-term providers.
• Consult and communicate with physicians, staff, and other members of the healthcare team during regular and on-call hours to facilitate appropriate and comprehensive patient care.
• Flexibility and effective time management are important. The ability to work independently with the support of a physician is critical.
• Act as a positive liaison for the physicians, hospital, office, and community at large.

Educational Requirements

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities