Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Rare Opportunity to join of one of the highest performing Orthopedic surgical/clinical teams in Florida!

If you are a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner that is passionate about Orthopedics, superior patient care and looking for a chance to earn a position amongst the BEST surgeons in the business, this role is for you

Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida has been established in the community for over 50 years and is regarded as one of the most premier, specialty medical groups . Our thriving, privately owned Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Practice is anchored in Lee and Collier Counties servicing patients located throughout SW Florida.

We are hiring full-time permanent Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who specialize in orthopedics with a preference for those with total joint reconstruction experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, MRI, and laboratory testing.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Exercise professional judgement regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
• Develop and implement patient care plans and record progress.
• Prescribe therapy or medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds, update charts, order therapy, and reporting back to physician.
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
• Coordinate activities of medical assistants and other support staff during clinic, as necessary.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

• Must have graduated from an accredited educational program for physician assistants or nurse practitioner.
• Must hold a valid Florida License through the Florida Board of Medicine.
• (2) years Orthopedic experience or first assist experience preferred. New grads passionate about Orthopedics are also encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multitask efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters and presentations.
• Ability to analyze and independently problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary health services team.

Comprehensive salary & benefits package offered:

CME Allowance

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