Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Reports To : Physician
Location : Clinic days at Cumberland, and Cranston RI
OR : Roger Williams, Fatima Hospital and Kettle Point Surgery Center
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
The PA or NP will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute / chronic conditions as well as functioning as a surgical assistant.
Essential Job Functions :
- Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physician.
- Assist physician in examining and diagnosing musculoskeletal and joint problems.
- Assist in surgery and collaborate with the physician and surgical team to provide support during the procedure.
- Order and interpret test results and recommend treatment of patients.
- Administer injections as needed when indicated.
- Provide postoperative patient care.
- Write prescriptions and medical orders.
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records of patients’ assessments, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
- Participate in Division research and educational activities.
- Interact and work with orthopedic surgery residents and division fellows.
- Additional duties as assigned to meet office needs.
Requirements :
- Must have an active RI PA or NP license or be eligible for a license as a PA or NP in RI and or MA.
- 2 years+ experience as an orthopedic PA, NP or a new PA,NP graduate with orthopedic experience.
- Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
- Must be able to travel to all sites if / when necessary.
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