Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Bradenton, FL

Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Bradenton, FL

Job Title: Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Days

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner assists in providing seamless care to orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical patients by acting as a liaison between supervising physicians and other medical providers such as hospitalists and consultants as well as communicating and coordinating care with OR scheduling, patient support person and/or family members.

• Completes ordered orthopedic consultations, ER and nursing unit, as requested for supervising physicians
• Orders appropriate testing/imaging for patient evaluation and pre-operative testing for surgical patients.
• Contacts physician when consultation is complete.
• Schedules operative cases after consulting with supervising physician.
• Performs daily rounds on patients and orders appropriate testing including radiographs, labs, and urgent studies.
• Communicates updates with attending MD/APP.
• Enters post operative orders.
• Performs appropriate bedside procedures such as aspirations, injections, and application of splints, braces, and casts, bedside incisions and drainage, as well as closed reductions.
• Assists in surgical procedures as needed.
• Always demonstrates Service Excellence standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree required. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. 5-7 years specialized medical training.
• Minimum of 3 years of orthopedic assistance preferred.
• Must be board certified.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an active Florida Medical Licensure prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS at start date.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with many different surgeons who follow different protocols.
• Must be self‑directed, organized and possess effective communication skills when communicating with physicians and hospital staff.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

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