Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides medical care and services independently and collaboratively under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. This includes initial and ongoing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the patient's medical and/or surgical status, and performing and assisting the assigned physician on specialized procedures in the operating room.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical and surgical problems in accordance with Practice protocols and records the same for review by the supervising physician
• Provides care that is patient centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with Practice standards.
• Elicits medical history and cond...