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Job Posting Title:

Advanced Practice Provider

Location:

Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Additional Posting Details:

Monday through Friday 8 to 4:30

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems

• Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays

• Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care

• Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians

• Make daily rounds on all inpatients

• Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical techniques

• Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings

• Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the NP or PA in an accurate and timely manner

• Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned

• Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment

Required Skills/Abilities

• Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nursing program (APRN) or physician assistant (PA) program and are certified through a recognized accrediting agency

• Current APRN or PA certification required

• Current Texas license or eligible for Texas licensure

• Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or sports medicine

• Membership and active participation in professional organizations is beneficial

• Must maintain current BLS certification, PALS preferred

Working Environment

• Working conditions: Inside/Outside

• Working Position: Sitting/Standing/Walking

• Physical Demands: Medium

• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, and Stopping/Kneeling/Bending

• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: 25-34 lbs

• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking

• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory