OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking afull-time, experienced Advanced Practice Providerto join our Lynchburg team!Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstandingemployment package includes: competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan,short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Summary

This position will support our West Region Hospital OR and OOC offices in Lynchburg and Forest. Provides direct patient care according to State guidelines and under the direction of the supervising physician and/or Medical Director. Functions with specific privileges as approved by the governing body. Involved in the coordination of treatment and assists in the management of preoperative and postoperative care. In coordination with the supervising physician, develops a comprehensive plan of care, and collaborates with the care team to ensure continuity quality care.

Primary Functions & Accountabilities

• Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
• Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
• Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
• Ensures that medical charts and administrative paper work is completed in a timely manner
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
• Notifies attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the attending physician
• Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
• Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy
• Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
• Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy
• Confers with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
• Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
• Provides support to medical and office staff
• Participates in the "on call" schedule in the OrthoOnCall setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Ability to follow instructions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
• May or may not make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated
• Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated
• Travels between facilities when indicated
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or NP is required
• Must maintain CEU's in pertinent clinical practice according to licensure requirements
• BLS Certification must be maintained
• Prefer 2 years of experience, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Preferred experience in patient care, primarily in Orthopedic or Primary Care setting