Tri- Valley Orthopedic Specialists, Inc, a Division of Bass Medical Group is a full comprehensive, multi-specialty, state-of-the-art orthopedic practice providing high level services to the community in Pleasanton, San Ramon and Tracy with X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, Ortho Tech department, DME, Physical and Occupational Therapy on site with an immediate openings for a full time Nurse Practitioner (First Assistant RNFA) or Physician Assistant for a high volume orthopedic sports and joints physician (clinic and surgery first assist)

MOTIVATED NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!

Candidates must be willing to travel to all our locations (Pleasanton, San Ramon, or Tracy AND surrounding hospitals/centers). We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.
We are looking for candidates to work closely with our high volume orthopedic surgeon, diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered Nurse Practitioner (RNFA HIGHLY PREFERRED) or Physician Assistant, you will be the go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner/physician assistant includes conducting examinations, interpreting tests, assisting in surgery and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting injury prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. As a nurse practitioner, you will be working closely with the physician and other health care professionals. We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, hard working practitioner, someone with a strong sense of team spirit and a positive attitude . Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise in the field of Orthopedics and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

SKILLS

• RNFA / Physician Assistant
• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting preferred, new graduates are also welcome to apply. Experience working for an orthopedic specialty a plus.
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Works well under pressure
• Calm demeanor
• First assistant in surgery
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE:

• Valid California nurse practitioner / physician assistant license

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on injuries and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Assist in orthopedic surgical cases
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct