Ambulatory Orthopedic APP (Full Time

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with attending physicians in a variety of practice settings throughout Yale New Haven Health System. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, and coordination of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Northeast Medical Group is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our busy and growing Ambulatory Orthopedic Physiatry Practice located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality outpatient musculoskeletal and orthopedic rehabilitation care.

The APP will work closely with experienced physiatrists and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. This position offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced APPs and new graduates interested in developing expertise in orthopedic physiatry and rehabilitation medicine.

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Monday through Thursday
• No weekends
• No holidays
• No call responsibilities
• Outstanding work-life balance

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining detailed medical histories and conducting focused physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Order, interpret, and review appropriate diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and imaging.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, rehabilitation programs, injury prevention, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate care with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain evidence-based clinical practice standards.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or eligible Connecticut PA or APRN license.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration and DEA registration (or eligibility) required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary outpatient practice.

• Experience in orthopedics, physiatry, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or musculoskeletal medicine is preferred but not required.
• Acute care or outpatient orthopedic experience is a plus.
• New graduates with a strong interest in orthopedic rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.

• Collaborative and supportive physician and APP team
• Mentorship from experienced orthopedic physiatrists
• Busy, established outpatient practice
• No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities
• Excellent work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education within one of the region's leading academic health systems

• 1. Clinical Care
  * The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient…