Full Job Description
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients in the Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic under the direction and responsibility of the on-call Physician.
This is a 0.9 FTE position filling OUC open shifts across the metro.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Practice independently in the clinic by treating patients with non-operative orthopedic conditions (e.g., room and prep patients; order x-rays; MRI’s, physical therapy, compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination)
- Consult with patients for cast application/adjustment, dressing changes or brace application; etc.
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care
- Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
- Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
- Prescribe medications
- Exercise good judgment when the need arises to consult/refer case to the on-call physician.
- Flexibility to work at various clinic sites
- Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- NCCPA certification
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
- DEA registration
- Full time OUC provider or has covered a float shift in the past year
- 2 years of orthopedic experience required
- Prior urgent care experience strongly preferred
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts – to learn more click here.
Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:
- Integrity – Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service – Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality – Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation – Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork – Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Notes:
- Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
- This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.