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Meridian Orthopaedic Specialists
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-C
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$111,711 / year median in Mississippi
+18% projected growth
Job Description
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
This position will be responsible for our walk-in Orthopaedic Urgent Care clinic. Responsibilities- Evaluate, diagnose and treat acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, as well as non-operative treatment relative to each patient's specific need.
- Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations in the clinic, as well as follow up non-surgical and surgical patients.
- Triage and handling of patient related clinical questions and concerns.
- Updates treatment plan and re-evaluates patients as needed to ensure optimal outcome
- Records patients' treatment, response, and progress.
- Complete clinical and administrative documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reconcile medications and implement discharge/treatment plans for surgical patients.
- Develop relationships with referring physicians and outside facilities.
- Conducts self-in-a-manner reflecting credit on the company and encourages others to do the same.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows HIPAA regulations.
- Adheres to facility and Group policies and protocols.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in a customer service, efficient, team-oriented manner.
- Performs other duties as requested/assigned.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner ProgramCertifications and Licensure:
o Current National Board Certification (required). o CPR and BLS Certification. ACLS Certification (preferred). o CurrentMS PA/RN/NP
licensure (preferred) or has applied. Other- Annual CME Allowance
- Paid License(s) and Membership Dues
- Paid Holidays
- Competitive pay and benefits including retirement plan