Full Job Description
NP/or PA
Orthopedic / Orthopedic spine surgery practice in sunny southern CA seeking an Nurse Practitioner NP (ideally with a 104 license), or Physician Assistant PA for office/clinic, medical legal evaluations, hospital rounding, and possibly surgical assistance in the Operating Room(s).
Employment type: part-time, possible full-time
FLSA status: nonexempt
Compensation: $40-$60/hr
Reports to: Practice Manager
Work Location: Southern CA, including cities Bellflower, Bell, Downey, Lynwood
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 3:30pm; additional hours based on performance, flexibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
· CA licensed NP or PA
· Active boards FNP-C/FNP-BC
· Active DEA
· Fluent in Spanish and English
· Has valid current CA DL, and valid auto insurance
· Lives locally/able to drive to different locations as noted above re: work location(s)
· Preferred: experience with orthopedics, spine surgery patients, working in underserved communities with little resources at hand
Responsibilities:
· Perform medical evaluations and formulate differential dx(s), Tx plan(s) for general orthopedic, spine patients within the scope of standard of care.
· Medical procedures include: suture, staple removal; basic suturing and retracting in the OR.
· Triage incoming patients needs.
· Perform Telemedicine consults as appropriate.
· Perform pre-operative Hxs and Physicals.
· Work closely with orthopedic, ortho spine physician(s).
· Document clinical evaluation and treatment in the EMR—Practice Fusion.
· Make patients and family members comfortable (speaking in their Spanish language as indicated), professionally answering any questions AND using patient – centered empathetic communications at all times.
· Translate Spanish to English in the examination room for the medical provider(s).
What is offered at this practice:
· Relative autonomy within the practice.
· Flexibility with hours, days of work.
· Understanding of family child care needs, emergencies.
· Taking care of patients who are most in need, including but not limited to, at times uninsured, versus Underinsured.
· Family environment, free from most of the confines of larger corporate type practices.
· Physician(s) needing assistance are military veteran(s) with insight into medical, surgical practice which crosses the borders outside the U.S. and far beyond
To apply:
Please send CV/or resume, with accompanying brief statement (1-2 paragraphs) describing your clinical background, career goals, how this job opportunity is a good fit for you. 2 professional references from clinical mentors would be ideal, and at least 1 reference is required for consideration. Please attach aforementioned documents to Indeed.
We look forward to meeting/interviewing potential candidates who are like minded, particularly those who would appreciate and value the opportunity to truly care for the poor and underserved in the Southern CA area.
Pay: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Apply on Antonio N Romero MD's Website