HSS Orthopedics - Flex Advanced Practice Provider

Orthopedics Now Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.

Founded in 1863, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Reports "America's Best Hospitals" issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.

HSS' main campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, with additional facilities across NY, NJ, CT, and FL. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The HSS Orthopedics Now program provides consistent, immediate access for patients 12 years and older with an undiagnosed musculoskeletal injury or sudden onset of pain to be triaged, receive an initial diagnosis, and if appropriate, quickly connected to the right subspecialized level of care.

The HSS Orthopedics Now Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) sees patients at an HSS location to triage, diagnose, treat, and when needed, refer patients to a higher level of care in an expedited timeframe.

The NP/PA sees patients autonomously, in collaboration with, and with the support of HSS physicians. The NP/PA is an advanced practice provider who is licensed to practice their profession and provides a full range of primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services. The NP/PA is responsible for diagnosing and treating acute musculoskeletal injuries including, but not limited to:

• Bone, joint, or muscle injuries
• Strains, sprains, minor dislocations, and closed fractures
• Painful, swollen, or injured joints
• Back and neck pain
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Pediatric injuries (12 years of age and older)
• Sports Injuries
• Steroid injections and joint aspirations
• General bracing and splinting
• Post-operative care as needed (THR/TKR)

** As a Flex APP within the Ortho Now program, you will be expected to be able to provide coverage at our tri-state regional locations at the direction of program leadership.

Job Qualifications

Education – Required

• Physician Assistant:
  Bachelor's degree, Master's degree Physician Assistant Studies, Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
• Nurse Practitioner:
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Master's degree in Nursing

Certifications/Licensure – Required

• Physician Assistant:
  Active license in New York, Current NCCPA certification, including 100 hours of continuing medical education logged every 2 years and recertification taken and successfully passed every 6-10 years, Current Infection Control Certificate, Completion of child abuse recognition course, ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association, DEA license
• Nurse Practitioner:
  Active license in New York, Board certification in relevant specialty area from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (e.g., ANCC, AANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required, ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association, DEA license

Experience – Required

• At least 2 years in musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice
• Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting

Experience – Preferred

• 1-2 Years practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory setting
• Sports medicine and/or emergency medicine experience

Skills – Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest news, trends, and treatments.
• Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable
• Collaboration and teamwork: collaborate with…