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APP – Inpatient Ortho The APP will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients within the emergency department and within the hospital. Essential Job Duties: Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis Formulates a treatment plan for orthopedic conditions within their scope of practice and implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals Orders, collects and performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, such as routine laboratory tests, EMG, electrocardiogram and radiologic examinations including arthrogram, ultrasound, CT, MRI and bone scan studies Performs minor outpatient surgical procedures such as tendon repair, wound closure and management, incision and drainage, needle biopsy percutaneous pinning of fractures k-wire and hardware removal, compartment pressure measurements, digital blocks and regional anesthesia Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injections of joints, bursars and cysts as well as closed reductions of fractures and dislocations Applies braces, casts, splints and other orthopedic appliances Assists in the surgical suite including first assist, deep and superficial wound closure, application of internal devices and any other procedures delegated by the supervising orthopedic surgeon Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, takes call and sees patients in the ED for the orthopedic surgeon and formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized Educational/Experience Requirements: Physician Assistant Degree or Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic experience Required License/Certifications: Licensed as a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland or eligible Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Pay Range $95,014.40 – $208,104 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs and more *Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health’s two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select “yes” when asked to “opt-in to receive text messages” and to “Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS” when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate’s mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier’s plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges. About Us Doctors Community Medical Center (part of Luminis Health) is a network of medical and surgical services provided throughout Prince George’s County and in Anne Arundel County. At the heart of this network is our flagship – Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland. To complement our high-quality and compassionate services, the system has more than a dozen centers of care in Bowie, Camp Springs, Crofton, District Heights, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Lanham, Largo, Laurel, Riverdale and Temple Hills. Community Description Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center is conveniently located in the heart of Prince George’s County of Maryland. Prince George’s County is included in the Washington metropolitan area. The county also hosts many federal governmental facilities, such as Joint Base Andrews and the United States Census Bureau headquarters. Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) is in Prince George’s County: Only 12 miles from Washington, DC Washington Metro’s Orange Line and Amtrak Train Services available Just 9 miles from University of Maryland, College Park Many picturesque parks, museums and attractions located in Lanham, Maryland Luminis Health We’re proud of where we’ve been and where we’re going. Bringing together the diversity and facets of our community means a healthier, brighter tomorrow for all. Our logo is an uplifting and inspiring beacon, that gives brightness to every interaction and helps our community to thrive. Light is quite literally energy that you can see. And our name Luminis , supports our commitment to being a beacon of hope and healing for our communities. Health shares our commitment to sick care and well care, education and healthy living. Facility & Address Doctors Community Medical Center 8118 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD 20706 Links Landing Page Contact Information Courtney Gould Sr. Physician Recruiter Phone: 443-481-3241 Email: Click to email Photos Video
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