Facility: OrthoIndy Main, Indianapolis, IN
Department: Urgent Care
Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours per week, day shift plus some evening and weekend hours; flexibility to float to our Urgent Care locations (Northwest side of Indianapolis, Westfield, Fishers, Brownsburg, Greenwood and Center Grove)

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OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence in complex total joint (hip and knee) replacement surgery and spinal surgery and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. We provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from multiple OrthoIndy locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients. Our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care.

General Statement of Duties:

The Advanced Practice Provider assesses patients using skills and knowledge to identify orthopaedic related problems. This position provides patient access to orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care on a non-appointment basis functioning as a member of the Urgent Care Team.

Essential Duties:

• Provides direct patient treatment, including but not limited to: applying and/or removing casts/splints, simple wound care and repair, joint injection and aspiration, administration of local anesthetic and digital blocks, joint and fracture reduction, and application of braces, splints, and other DME and soft goods.
  
• Provides patient and family instruction on the proper use and care of braces, splints, and other DME products. Helps to counsel individuals and families about their health related issues. Communicates individualized teaching plans to patients based on their needs.
  
• Plans and implements care of patients, including; EMR documentation, ordering additional studies, communicates with supervising Physicians and clinic staff, and prescribing appropriate medications.
  
• Assesses patients and assesses normal and abnormal findings obtained from history and physical examination as well as radiology and ancillary studies.
  
• Orders radiologic and laboratory tests and studies as necessary to complete history and physical examinations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required, Master's Degree preferred
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification required
• Indiana Physician Assistant Committee or Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana certification required
• 1-2 years of orthopedic experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer