Orthopedic APP - AdventHealth Castle Rock

AdventHealth Castle Rock is seeking an APP to join our hospital-based orthopedic team. This individual will provide post-operative care and general medicine management as well as manage our adult orthopedic population. The position will be both clinical AND function as a surgical assist to the orthopedic surgeon.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments and discharge planning
• Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures
• Documents patient care findings within established standards utilizing CPOE
• Coordinates care by collaborating with surgeons and others to obtain appropriate services
• Provides an accurate, thorough and timely report of patient's condition to surgeons and multidisciplinary team members.
• Works collaboratively with Utilization Review and Care Management regarding patient's LOS and discharge planning.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and intervenes correctly with minimal supervision. May be a member of the Rapid Response team.
• Reassesses patients regularly and revises interventions/plan of care as needed
• Counsels individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
• Makes positive contributions to and supports the development and execution of policies/procedures/ standards/protocols.
• Recognizes, develops and implements professional and community education programs related to health care as required.
• May serve on various hospital committees and teams and serves as an internal resource for CMS, TJC and appropriate quality process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that patient's medical record has appropriate documentation to meet all quality and patient experience indicators.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to reduce unnecessary readmissions to the hospital.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• 2-3 years of general orthopedic experience REQUIRED. NO NEW GRADS.
• Master's degree and certification from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
• Current Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding the delivery and billing of healthcare services
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BENEFITS:

• Committed and collaborative leadership team
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package including:
  • CME allowance
  • Full health & retirement benefits
  • $10k in relocation assistance
  • $141,528-$153,599 annual compensation
• Work with an experienced OR team and assist in surgical cases
• High market volume with potential outreach opportunities

About the Practice:

Our expert orthopedic physicians are ready to serve the community with non-surgical and surgical care for osteoarthritis and any condition impacting our patients' hip, knee, spine, shoulder, elbow, hand or wrist.

Our physicians have finished their fellowships in orthopedics, completing comprehensive training in their subspecialty areas beyond their residencies. In addition, our specialists are well-versed in the latest innovations in orthopedic care, such as biologic shoulder resurfacing, partial knee replacement and custom joint implants.

We treat traumatic injuries and sports injuries and our spine physiatrist provides excellent evidence-based care for both neck and back pain, including non-opioid pain relief.

Community Description:

The Denver Metro area is one the healthiest and fastest growing area in the country. It enjoys breathtaking views of the Rockies to the west and residents are 90 minutes from some of the best skiing and hiking in the world. With 300 annual days of sunshine, residents can play, walk, and run outdoors all year. It is home to rising stars in culinary and arts patrons enjoy the largest collection of performing arts stages under one roof in the world.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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