Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic

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• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team in Waxahachie, Texas. This is a replacement position supporting a busy orthopedic practice that provides care across orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine.

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who renders direct patient care and has delegated prescriptive authority. The NP is credentialed, privileged, and recognized as an independent provider. Working collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons and the care team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient orthopedic care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, developing evidence-based treatment plans, coordinating rehabilitation and conservative management strategies, providing patient education, and facilitating referrals for specialty services when appropriate.

This position offers exposure to a broad spectrum of orthopedic specialties and provides an excellent opportunity for a provider who is eager to learn and develop within orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. While candidates with orthopedic or sports medicine experience are preferred, exceptional new graduates with strong academic preparation, orthopedic rotations, athletic training experience, or other relevant clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Onsite supervising physicians provide mentorship and clinical support.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Occasional schedule adjustments may occur based on patient care and department needs

• Established orthopedic and sports medicine practice
• Collaborative team environment with onsite physician support
• Exposure to orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine
• Opportunity to learn multiple orthopedic subspecialties
• Strong mentorship and training environment
• Opportunity to care for patients throughout the continuum of orthopedic treatment, from diagnosis and rehabilitation through long-term follow-up and recovery management
• Outpatient-focused practice with a strong emphasis on patient education, conservative treatment management, and coordinated specialty care
• Supportive environment for both experienced providers and motivated new graduates

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive and problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Evaluate orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports-related injuries.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions…