Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at OSMC

Elkhart, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Imaging Analysis, Pre and Post Operative Care, Treatment Planning, Surgical Assistance, Wound Closure, Casting, Clinical Knowledge, Patient Education, Collaboration

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

OSMC is dedicated to upholding the highest quality care for the disease and injuries of the musculoskeletal system within the framework of a patient-centered, service-directed organization. Given this philosophy, each employee is expected to maintain an attitude of teamwork within the structure of an organization that is service-oriented and places the patient at the center of our activities. OSMC prides itself on the care we offer to our patients and values our staff. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive PTO plan which accrues biweekly allowing for an outstanding work/life balance. As OSMC continues to grow, our staff needs to grow with it. Therefore, we are looking for a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The ideal individual would need to travel between our office locations in Elkhart, Goshen, Granger, Nappanee and Middlebury, Indiana. This position will be placed within our Elkhart California Road Corporate office but must be able to travel to any OSMC location. This position will report directly to the Practice Physicians with a dotted line reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) refers to a healthcare professional, including a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, who has advanced training and can provide an advanced level of medical tasks independently and collaborates with a physician. The APP will assess and treat patients using advanced clinical knowledge and skills to identify abnormal conditions, order and analyze diagnostic images, educate on pre and post operative care, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to physicians in the practice and community, as well as assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, wound closure and casting. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in an Ortho setting is preferred with a Master's Degree from an accredited (ARC-PA) Physician Assistant program, a Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), State licensure as a Physician Assistant, a Controlled substance license and DEA registration, CSR Prescriptive Authority, Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or the following Nurse Practitioner educational requirements of a Master's Degree from an accredited (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program, Certification as an Adult or Family Advanced Practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Nurse Practitioner Credentialing Center (NPCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), State licensure as an APRN, Controlled substance license and DEA registration, CSR Prescriptive Authority, and Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

The APP will assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, develop treatment plans, and analyze diagnostic images. Additionally, they will assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, wound closures, and casting.