Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

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About Us

Newport Care Medical Group, Inc. (“Newport Care”) is a comprehensive orthopedic medical group with its corporate headquarters located in Newport Beach, California, with eight (8) orthopedic practices located in Newport Beach, Riverside, Long Beach, Placentia, Downtown Los Angeles, San Pedro Temecula, and Orange, with planned new practices to open in Anaheim, Torrance, and San Bernardino in 2023. Newport Care’s twenty-three (23) Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained orthopedic surgeons and interventional pain management physicians provide a wide range of professional medical services including, but not limited to, conservative and non-operative treatments to advanced and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Newport Care is an orthopedic medical group dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries and diseases related to the body’s musculoskeletal system. Newport Care provides comprehensive care that includes but is not limited to, general orthopedics, orthopedic spine surgery, sports medicine, total joint arthroplasty, orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, hand and upper extremity surgery, podiatry, fracture treatment, non-operative care, interventional pain management, integrative medicine, advanced imaging, physical and occupational therapy, and ambulatory surgery centers.

Newport Care values its patient’s time. From the moment that patients enter Newport Care’s state-of-the-art practices, patients notice the Newport Care difference. With on-site advanced imaging (MRI and X-ray), fully accredited ambulatory surgery centers; physical and occupational therapy centers; durable medical equipment, and highly skilled physicians, mid-level providers, and ancillary providers, it is possible to complete the patient’s total orthopedic care in a single visit.

Job Description

Title: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Department: Orthopedics

Clinic Locations: Newport Beach, CA, Placentia, CA, and Riverside, CA

Scheduled Work Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, comprised of four (4) clinic days and one (1) day in surgery.

The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner will provide patient care in outpatient medical and surgical services, including patient histories and physicals, treatments, medications, and surgical procedures as first-assist, pre-operative and post-operative care, to a wide range of orthopedic patients from general orthopedics, sports medicine, total joints, ortho foot and ankle, spine, and podiatry to patients, under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner will also have direct reporting responsibility to the Medical Director.

The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner may perform, including, but not limited to, the following services:

• Independent patient care (in the clinic, seeing post-op, pre-op, new patients, returning patients, and performing injections or other minor procedures/reductions, interpreting images, reviewing labs, diagnostics tests, x-ray, MRI, medications, and making referrals) as well as inpatient consultations, admissions, discharges, and ER evaluations.
• The operating room first assists in orthopedic and pain management surgical cases and procedures.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans
• Initiate appropriate emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting until the arrival of the supervising physician.
• Assist patients and interpret examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to persons limited by medical problems, birth defects, or health-related conditions to restore their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management, and education, medical records, including discharge summaries.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including scheduling, education, positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic, IV sedation, and preparation of equipment.
• Function as a first or second assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures as needed and as directed for a wide variety of surgical cases.
• Assist with the use of monitoring devices, C-Arm, and similar.
• Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by the physician.
• Attend outpatient clinic and participate in the initial evaluation, pre-op, post-op, H&P, and other longitudinal care.
• Obtain medical history and perform a physical examination.
• Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Make appropriate referrals for consultations, and schedule ancillary tests/procedures as needed.
• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care, referral for consultations, or counseling.
• Communicate with primary care and referring physicians regarding patient care.
• Supervise medical assistants and x-ray technicians.
• All other duties as assigned. The aforementioned is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job responsibilities.

Experience/Education/Training/Licensure

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or Master of Nursing Practitioner.
• Active and unrestricted California Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner License
• Active and unrestricted DEA Certificate
• CPR Certified
• Prior experience working with orthopedic and pain management patients before and after surgical and pain management procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits upon completion of the introductory and waiting period as described in the company employee handbook. Starting salary ranges between $120,000 – $140,000 annually, with full benefits and company-reimbursed malpractice premiums.

To Apply

• To be considered for the Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner requisition, please submit your cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements by applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Newport Beach, CA 92663 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport Beach, CA 92663: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person