Surgical Orthopedic APP Opening in Nebraska

**Surgical Orthopedic APP Opening in Nebraska** -Located in Columbus, NE. -Orthopedic experience required. Group is actively recruiting for an experienced surgical orthopedic advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) to join our hospital staff and medical community. Position objective: The surgical orthopedic APP will perform all required clinical duties, including patient evaluation and management in the orthopedic outpatient clinic setting. They will also function as a first assist for orthopedic surgeons. **Job duties:** -Work collaboratively with clinical teams in managing orthopedic patients in the outpatient clinic and operative environments. -Independently support general orthopedic surgery and orthopedic surgery subspecialty care as first assist in the OR, diagnose and treat outpatient visits, and provide occasional inpatient rounding. -Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to establish a working diagnosis. -Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspiration; injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and buras; and brace, splint and cast applications. -Order and collect appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures and studies as needed. -Formulate a treatment plan for orthopedic problems requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising surgeon or other health care professionals. -Identify assessment, diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions within the plan that reflect current evidence, including data, research, literature and expert clinical knowledge; collaborate with physician on the plan as needed. **Position detail:** -Office is open Monday-Friday, five days/week. -Anticipate 25+ patients per office day. -Digital X-ray and PACS at the practice; MRI on hospital campus. -Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services available. -State-of-the art facility. -Team atmosphere. **Candidate qualifications:** -Orthopedic experience required. -1-2 years of recent and relevant experience in orthopedic surgery (outpatient visits, first assist in the OR and inpatient rounding) is preferred. -Ability to do independent physical exams, interpret X-rays, offer fracture care, perform office procedures and act as first assist in OR is required. -Must have ability to integrate well with medical community to help promote referrals. -Must have a current Nebraska Physician Assistant license and must have completed an AMA-approved Physician Assistant Program. -Must have a current Nebraska APRN license permitting practice as a family nurse practitioner, and maintain all requirements to this license. This includes completion of an accredited masters or doctoral nurse practitioner program, and successfully passing a certification examination. -Must be certified in BLS. Certification in ACLS and/or PALS is preferred, but not required. -Must be credentialed for hospital privileges and must satisfy employment requirements at CCH. -Personal and professional integrity are needed for malpractice coverage. -Must have current DEA certificate. **Benefits:** -Competitive salary. -Health, dental & vision insurance. -Flexible benefit plan and flexible spending accounts. -Long-term disability insurance. -Retirement plan (403(b) and 401(K). -PTO. -State-licensed childcare center on campus. **About Columbus, Nebraska** Columbus sits at the confluence of the Loup and Platte rivers, which provide a bounty of wildlife viewing, kayaking, hunting, fishing and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It is a community of 24,000 and is one of the states most progressive and dynamic communities. Columbus offers a fair tax structure, strong educational systems, excellent childcare, several golf courses, and a variety of rich cultural events and exciting recreational opportunities. It is only 80 miles away from Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, which means the benefits of big entertainment, major airports and a key Big Ten Conference University (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), are just a short distance away. Additional Information: - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner - Location: Columbus, Nebraska - Contact: Jeremy Baldi About the Company: Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your physician recruitment needs.