Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Trauma

Facility : OrthoIndy St. Vincent 86th St., Indianapolis, IN

Department : St. Vincent Trauma

Shift Details : PRN, 12 hour day shifts (0700-1900) and / or night shifts (1900-0700) at St. Vincent Ascension Level I Trauma Team located at 2001 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

The APP is the first call for orthopedic consults for the ER and inpatient hospital patients.

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At OrthoIndy, weprovide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 12 OrthoIndylocations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and ourpatients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options.

We have over 80 physicians in our practice andwe continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedicpractices in the Midwest.

OrthoIndy hasreceived national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence andour philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care.

OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedicprovider for the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Andretti INDYCAR.

General Statement of Duties :

The Advanced Practice Provider provides orthopedic trauma care at St. Vincent Level 1 Trauma Center. The Advanced Practice Provider is the first call for orthopedic consults for the ER and inpatient hospital patients.

Essential Duties :

• Assesses patients and assesses normal and abnormal findings obtained from history and physical examination as well as radiology and ancillary studies.
• Orders radiologic and laboratory tests and studies as necessary to complete history and physical examinations.
• Provides direct patient treatment, including but not limited to : administering nerve and hematoma blocks, reduction of fractures and dislocations, applying and removing casts and splints, joint aspirations and injections, applying and or removing traction, wound care, changing dressing and vac dressing, removing sutures and staples, cauterizations and inserting drains.
• Serves as first assistant in the operating room.
• Plans and implements care of doctor's patients, including; entering orders into the patient record that are verbal orders or part of standing orders or protocols approved by the supervising Physician.
• Provides patient and family instruction on the proper use and care of braces, splints, and other DME products. Helps to counsel individuals and families about their health-related issues.

Communicates individualized teaching plans to patients based on their needs.

Attends and performs rounds to assist Physician when possible.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required, Master's Degree preferred
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification required
• Indiana Physician Assistant Committee or Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana certification required
• 1-2 years of experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer