Nurse Practitioner - Complex Shoulder, Complex Knee & Sports Surgery

Description

POSITION DETAILS:

Job Title: Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

Practice: Matthew T Provencher, MD -  Complex Shoulder, Complex Knee & Sports Surgery

Location: Primarily based out of our Vail Clinic - with some travel to our other clinic locations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday work week; + paid holidays!

Status: Exempt; Salaried

Classification: full-time, year-round; benefits eligible position

Compensation: Entry Range: $100,000 - 130,000 DOE

NURSE PRACTITIONER OVERVIEW:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting the supervising physician in the medical and surgical management of patients assigned to their practice. The Nurse Practitioner will work one-on-one with an orthopaedic surgeon; time will be divided between the clinic, operating room and administrative tasks centered on patient care.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with attending physician to diagnose and treat orthopaedic injuries and related illnesses in both clinical and surgical settings.
• Performs administrative tasks for the assigned practice.
• Performs procedures within the NP scope of practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic, OR and ER including first and second assisting responsibilities.
• Assists in preoperative evaluation and education.
• Performs initial interview and assessment of patient.
• Perform preoperative consultation/education and complete surgical procedure forms and coding; writes post-operative/post procedure notes and orders for supervising physician.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff, and collaborating physicians.

Perform other related duties as assigned: Please note, the responsibilities and scope outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs. This job description serves as a general overview of key duties and responsibilities but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks required for the position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, and at the sole discretion of The Steadman Clinic.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner
• At least 2yrs. experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and workflow management skills required.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We support our employees and their families with a robust, comprehensive benefits package to ensure life in the mountains doesn’t come with compromise. Come work with us to enhance your career and thrive in our mountain communities. Benefits eligible employees receive the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement with a Safe Harbor contribution amount equal to 4% of eligible compensation and discretionary profit-sharing contribution.
• Paid Holidays, PTO & STO! Staff receive 9 paid holidays annually. Employees can also earn up to 155 hours of PTO within their first year. In addition, employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Discretionary Bonus Program and Wellness Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Referral Program Incentive.
• Parking available.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis for 30 days from the date of posting. If the position remains vacant after this period, applications will continue to be accepted until the role is filled. Once the position is filled, the job posting will be removed. To apply, please submit your online application through the “Apply” link on this page. Applicants should include a resume and a brief cover letter.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.