Nurse Practitioner – Physicians Assistant Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Nurse Practitioner – Physicians Assistant 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Saint Petersburg, FL 33709 Nurse Practitioner –

Physicians Assistant St Petersburg, FL Pay From:

$ 48 per hour

MUST:

Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant 1 plus years of professional experience 1 plus years of Orthopedic and/or Pain Management experience Minimum 1 year of post-graduate experience in an Orthopedic or Pain Management setting. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant in Florida Experience with: Sprains, strains, and fractures Joint, muscle, tendon, and nerve injuries X-ray interpretation, casting, bracing, and splinting Self-motivated and eager to contribute to a collaborative team. Enthusiastic about learning and providing high-quality patient care.

DUTIES:

Provides direct patient care and surgical assistance according to State guidelines and under the direction of the supervising physician and/or Medical Director May be involved in the coordination of treatment and assists in the management of preoperative and postoperative care Works with patient pain management In coordination with the supervising physician, develops a comprehensive plan of care, and collaborates with the care team to ensure continuity quality care Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment Ensures that medical charts and administrative paper work is completed in a timely manner Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process May or may not confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .