Orthopedic Trauma - Full time NP/PA

Department:

02408

GCMG Ortho Trauma:

CMC -

Surgery:

Orthopedics Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varying schedule due to Ortho Trauma Pay Range $47.50 - $71.25 Our orthopedic trauma team is part of Atrium Health's Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI), one of the largest Musculoskeletal programs in the country. Our institute boasts a comprehensive network of physicians, surgeons, and advanced practice providers (APPs), specializing in spine, orthopedic surgery, primary care sports medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute is seeking an experienced and driven Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. The APP will function in the hospital and/or clinic setting, in collaboration with the trauma team and the attending orthopedic Trauma surgeon. The APP will assist with direct patient care including in-patient (hospital) orthopedic Trauma management, hospital rounding and emergency room consultations and/or outpatient (clinic). Experience in Orthopedics Preferred. Essential Functions of Hybrid Inpatient/Outpatient Position Join a team-based model of 7 physicians and 8 APP's Day shifts Approximately 1:8 Weekend & Holiday Rotation Shift Avg shift 10 hours Nationally recognized; High performing level I trauma center Evaluate Emergency Department and inpatient Orthopedic consults, including obtaining history, performing physical exams, reviewing and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and imaging, and conferring with the on-call Orthopedic surgeon to arrange a proper treatment plan and/or follow-up scheduling Perform procedures to include: local wound care, suturing, bedside I&Ds, traction pin placement, arthrocentesis, joint/trigger point injections, closed reductions, splint/cast application Assist in scheduling and coordination of surgical treatments for trauma patients (i.e. coordination with Trauma team, consultants, OR charge nurse, obtaining consent, posting surgical procedures etc.) Possible opportunities to assist in OR and facilitate patient through put as needed in emergent and elective surgical cases Perform coding and billing for consultations and procedures performed Facilitate discharge and disposition of trauma patients, working closely with Social Work, Clinical Case Managers, and consultant teams Collaborate with medical learners to include Orthopedic residents, Orthopedic fellows, and medical students Participate in quality control initiatives Work in autonomous, independent clinic and/or shared orthopedic trauma faculty clinic Responsible for billing and coding appropriately for office visits, consultations and procedures performed Perform procedures in the clinic setting to include: local wound care, bedside I&Ds, removal of hardware, arthrocentesis, joint/trigger point injections, closed reductions, splint/cast application Care coordination for orthopedic trauma patients, working closely with Social Work, Clinical Case Managers, clinical RNs Collaborate with medical learners to include Orthopedic residents, Orthopedic fellows, and medical students Participate in quality control initiatives

Qualifications:

Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina. Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. Acute Care board certification required Physician Assistant - Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.

About Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center:

Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center is the flagship facility and primary teaching hospital of Atrium Health located in Charlotte, NC. The hospital was founded in 1940 as Charlotte Memorial Hospital and later became Carolinas HealthCare System, covering both Carolinas. The name changed from Carolinas HealthCare System to Atrium Health in 2018 as a result of expansion of healthcare beyond the Carolinas' borders into other states. Since 1940, the hospital has undergone several major expansions with a current licensed bed capacity of 874. Today, Carolinas Medical Center is the region's only Level I trauma center and Atrium Health is one of the largest public not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States. When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. 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. Our Commitment to

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Total Rewards:

benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care