Advanced Practice Provider- OrthoSpine Practice

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) supportshighquality efficient orthopedic and spine care by working collaboratively with surgeons providers and the clinical team. This role performs patient assessments coordinates care managesfollowupneeds supports perioperative workflows and contributes to delivering safeevidencebasedtreatment. The APP plays a key role in patient access continuity of care and the overall patient experience acrossclinic surgery and recovery settings.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Patient Management

• Perform comprehensive orthopedic and spine assessments including histories physical exams and documentation.

• Develop and documentevidencebasedtreatment plans including conservative management and surgical considerations.

• Order and interpret imaging labs and diagnostic studies relevant toorthospinecare.

• Identifyand escalate to the surgeon or care team as needed.

Surgical & Perioperative Support

• Conduct presurgical evaluations andassistwith optimization planning.

• Coordinate necessary outside clearances whenrequired(cardiac pulmonary PCP etc.).

• Provide perioperative education manage postoperative care and supportfollowupvisits.

• Monitor recovery progress and address urgent clinical concerns.

Care Coordination & Continuity

• Ensuretimelyfollowupon diagnostics referrals and specialty consultations.

• Communicate clearly with patients families referring providers and care team members.

• Support transitions of care including discharge planning and coordination with therapy imaging or pain management.

Documentation Compliance & Quality

• Maintainaccurate complete and compliant medical documentation.

• Support quality initiatives and process improvements within theorthospineservice line.

• Participate in policy updates workflow enhancements and regulatory readiness.

• Uphold all standards of safety ethics and confidentiality.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with surgeons clinical staff imaging therapy teams and administrative staff.

• Participate in team huddles case discussions and interdisciplinary care planning.

• Provide education to staff and contribute to building strong clinical communication practices.

Qualifications

• Graduateofan accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Current Texas state licensure as an NP or PA.

• National certification as applicable (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA).

• BLS and ACLSrequired;additionalcertifications preferred.

• Minimum of2years of clinical experience preferred; orthopedic or spine experience highly valued.

• Strong communication documentation and clinicaldecisionmakingskills.

• Ability to work effectively in afastpacedsurgical and outpatient setting.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods across clinic and perioperative areas.

• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds withassistance.

• May be exposed to bodily fluids infection risks radiation and surgical environments.
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours based on surgical schedules or patient needs.