In collaboration with the attending physician prepares and records patient history develops and implements a plan of care participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms findings diagnoses and care plans. Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary rounding responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Orders or performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG electrocardiogram compartment pressure measurements and xray examinations including special x ray examinations CT MRI and bone scans etc.
- Performs procedures such as but not limited to digital blocks regional anesthesia and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair wound closure wound management wound debridement incision and drainage needle biopsy percutaneous pinning of fractures kwire removal and hardware removal.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations closed reduction of fractures and dislocations injections of joints tendons trigger points and bursa as well as brace cast and splint applications.
- Assists in surgery to include but not limited to first assist deep and superficial tissue closures application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conducts hospital rounds writes orders and otherwise assists the Orthopedic surgeon.
- Serves as primary orthopedic call for Bay Area Hospital s patients in the Emergency Department and various inpatient units. Will participate in call coverage along with other employed and nonemployed PA s and NP s including regular weekday weekend and 24hour call. May be asked to rotate schedule to provide call during holiday weekend and night coverage.
- Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions formulates and implements a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients dictates discharge summaries histories and physicals.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with the electronic health records for documentation assessment and care management performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift
- Ability to work independently and perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations
Requirement description :
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
- Name clear process is not officially completed by Bay Area Hospital until the client reviews the candidates full presentation.
- Board Certified required
- Must be available full time required
- OR License Highly Preferred
- Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges
- NPDB Self query required at time of submission
- CAQH login and password required at time of offer
- Site requires 4 hours of unpaid EPIC training (Testing out is an option 2 hours)
- OT is after 40 hours
- Work Week is Sunday Saturday
- Lodging will be provided/coordinated by Bay Area
- Credentialing timeframe minimum 60 days
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Yes
On Call Requirements : Yes night and weekends