Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedics

1.0 FTE - Orthopedics

Starting Pay - $60.57 to $68.83 (Based on Experience)

Incentive Plan : Eligible for a variable, or non-guaranteed, portion of compensation based on achievement of specific citizenship, quality, or other goals. This is currently 7.5% of base income.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our clinicians and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for clinicians who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan
• PTO
• CME
• 401K
• Malpractice

Qualifications :

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses - APRNs :

Qualifications :

Physician Assistants - PAs :

Both APC positions will also have :

Job Responsibilities :

1. Provides diagnosis and treatment of common orthopedic problems.

2. Provides health education to patients about ways to improve, promote, and maintain their health status, including, but not limited to providing educational information on disease / injuries, prevention of injuries, and self-care practice.

3. Maintains accurate records, medication lists, documentation of care, and follow-up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.

3. Maintains competence in clinical practice.

4. Supervises and intervenes with clinical issues and supports / directs triage by clinical staff when necessary. Implements clinical education and training of clinical staff when necessary.

6. Adheres to the drug formulary used by Olmsted Medical Center.

7. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect for all patients, families, guests, and representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees, volunteers, and medical staff.

8. Demonstrates responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, equipment, and time to ensure the timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability through provision of services at a reasonable cost.

9. Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.

Physical Demands :

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking for prolonged period. Occasionally lifting patients weighing up to 300 pounds. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours. Requires working with patients who are sick, irritable, upset, or confused.

Knowledge and Skills :