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Virtua Health Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Full-time, No Required Call) – Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics in United States
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Moorestown - 300 West Route 38
Employment Type:
Employee
Employment Classification:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours:
40
Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their patient focused orthopedic practice.
The position schedule is full-time, weekdays, no call requirements . Working weekends is optional with additional compensation outside of regular pay. Weekend work is second call with an attending surgeon taking first call and includes hospital rounds, consults, and first assist in OR for add-on cases. Candidates must have surgical first assist experience.
Offices are located in Voorhees, Medford, Moorestown, Bordentown, Sewell, Vineland, and Pitman.
Position Responsibilities:
Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.
Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Appropriately selects diagnostic tests.
Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation.
Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report.
Integrates the patient’s PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments.
Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status.
Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.
Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health.
Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections.
Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation.
Maintains sterile technique and safety standards.
Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting.
Qualifications:
Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.
PA: NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey
NP: CRNP or APN certification through an accredited body, RNFA certification and advanced practice license with prescriptive authority through the NJ State Board of nursing.
Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist.
BLS Certification
Valid Driver’s License
Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is a part of Virtua Medical Group. Virtua Medical Group is a clinician led organization of over 1400 clinicians and growing. We offer outstanding benefits including loan forgiveness, paid malpractice, paid vacation time, CME stipend, and competitive salary. As a large and growing multi-specialty group, Virtua Medical Group treats patients of all ages with an emphasis on providing outstanding patient experience.
Virtua Health is a culture of respect, support and continual learning that makes Virtua Medical Group who we are. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out.
Interested Applicants can submit a CV through this posting or via email to VMGRecruiting@virtua.org.
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