Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our orthopedic surgery team. The APP will work closely with our orthopedic surgeons to provide high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, assisting in surgeries, performing minor procedures, managing pre- and post-operative care, and developing treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Summary: Participates in team-focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
What You’ll Do:
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
- Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA.
- Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements:
- Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master’s degree or higher required.
- Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
- Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC.
- Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.
When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
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