Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

Quick Facts

• Role: Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Orthopedic Clinic)

• Setting: All clinic based

• Focus: Common orthopedic and pain issues (shoulders, knees, hips, back)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no call, no evenings, no weekends)

• Patient volume: 20 to 25 patients per day

Description

Run your own orthopedic clinic and manage patient evaluations and education for common orthopedic and pain conditions. Responsibilities include consultation, ordering and reviewing imaging/lab tests (X-ray, MRI), and providing injections such as cortisone and trigger point. The new facility is equipped with digital x-ray, MRI, EMR, and a fluoroscopy suite.

Responsibilities

• Run clinics

• Perform patient evaluations and provide education

• Provide consultation

• Order and review lab tests and imaging (X-ray, MRI)

• Write prescriptions and administer injections (cortisone, trigger point)

Requirements

• Must be an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Must have solid experience in spine

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits