Full Job Description
Full time
Day Shift
- Benefits from Day One
- Daily Pay
- Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Educational Stipend
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) assists with the patient care and coordination within the Orthopaedic total joints division. The APP will support the physicians by evaluating patients, conducting histories and physicals, writing orders, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing, and performing patient education and assisting in the operation room. Under the supervision of the Orthopaedic total joint physician, the APP prescribes medications and adjusts dosages of medication. The APP also evaluates patients for additional treatment and with approval from the physician, obtaining consults from other services as warranted. The APP facilitates the management and evaluation of both inpatients and outpatients. The APP functions in a supportive position as an extension of the Orthopaedic Department, under the supervision of the Primary and Alternate Supervising Physicians. The APP interacts on a professional level with the medical/ surgical administrative and support staff as well as patient clients. The APP participates in daily rounds, conferences, surgical clinics, surgical procedures in the OR, inpatient care and meetings with the patient’s family when requested. Provides technical assistance and continuity of care in both scheduled and emergency procedures. Under the direct supervision of the surgeon to assist in carrying out an operation with optimal results for the patient. The APP is responsible for the coordination and administration of quality patient care in conjunction with the physicians, residents and nurses.
Multiple locations available
Required: Bachelors Degree
Minimum Education:
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