Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management
We are seeking a Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner to work in our Pain Management division- Surgery and/or Ortho and/or Pain experience required. A successful candidate must possess excellent people skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to work within a team environment. The candidate will join an experienced mid-level staff. Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred, but not required. Apply at: http://www.oaaortho.com/careers
Essential Functions:
· Examines patients, performs a comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
· Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies
· Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
· Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
· Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
· Maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart.
· Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician.
Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P)
· Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
· Participates in call schedule including, at a minimum, call with the respective attending with additional days as requested with another OAA physician.
· Promotes the vision and mission statement of the group.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Unrestricted RN license in the state of Pennsylvania.
· National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
· One (1) to three (3) years of surgical experience preferred
Required Certifications:
o Act 34 PA Criminal Background
o Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
o Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
· Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and staff members
· Decision-making and team leadership experience
· Ability to multitask
· Possess excellent people skills
· Strong computer skills with electronic medical records experience
· Self-motivated, flexible team player
· Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists has been the preferred choice of the Lehigh Valley for comprehensive orthopaedic care for over fifty years. Our mission is to be the region’s premier medical provider focused exclusively on orthopaedic care.
To achieve this mission, OAA Orthopaedic Specialists seeks to employ individuals who strive to put the needs of our patients first and foremost. With internationally renowned physicians, state-of-the-art technologies, and various locations, OAA is home to some of the area’s best and brightest employees.
OAA offers a great benefits package to include Health/Dental/Vision, Company paid Life/LTD and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, it is our responsibility to help keep our employees, customers, patients, partners, communities, and the world healthy and safe. To preserve our ability to nourish the world in a safe and responsible way all CDC guidelines are in place and followed.
