Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 93300 - 167800
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Seeking a highly motivated PA or NP to join our Shoulder and Elbow team of 3 Surgeons and 1 PA. This role will function in collaboration with our very busy internationally respected Adult Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. This position includes 1-2 days of OR first assist as well as 2 1/2-3 1/2 days of autonomous clinics. Clinical duties will include seeing a mix of new and established patients.Experience in Shoulder and Elbow orthopedics is desired. Open to PA or NP candidates though RNFA is required for NP Candidates.
Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history performing patient assessment via observation interview and examination; orders performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments screenings immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians patients consultants nurses ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patients condition.
- May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management complication prevention disease prevention and quality of life improvement measures and outcome management activities.
- Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports records statistics etc.
- Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
- Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
- Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program.
- Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations.
- Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects including medication administration and family/patient education.
- Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance programs and safety environmental and infection control standards.
- Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional evidence-based patient care.
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs current literature in-service meetings and workshops.
- Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research publications and presentations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to chemicals
Requires protective devices
Dust dirt grease or other disagreeable elements
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending crouching stooping
Using tools requiring high dexterity
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Lab/research equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
We are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role.
Required Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
- Advanced Practical Nurse licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
- Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Physician Assistant
- Graduate of PA program.
- Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
- Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree - Nurse Practitioner Masters degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Adaptability Clinical Decision Making Clinical Diagnostics Communication Customer Empathy Detail-Oriented Disease Management Epic EHR Family Support HIPAA Compliance Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal Relationships Multitasking Organizing Patient Care Patient Education Patient Evaluations Patient Management Pharmacology Preventive Care Teamwork Time ManagementGrade
S31Salary Range
$93300.00 - $167800.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
