Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to work with the Orthopedic team in the outpatient clinic at the Salisbury, MD and Milford, DE locations.

This position will be full-time, four 10-hour days.

This position functions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary patient care team and is responsible for performing direct patient care services in collaboration with an attending physician and assisting with the overall care of the children receiving services in the outpatient setting.

The PA/APRN responsibilities will include: comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations; formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients; ordering diagnostic tests; performing procedures such as pin removal, suturing and suture removal; splinting and cast application and removal; joint injection or aspiration; manipulative fracture reduction; communicating with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition and results of diagnostic studies; educating parents/caregivers on patient condition and plan of care; triaging and responding to phone calls from patient families, physical therapists, insurance companies, and others regarding patient care; accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical record; communicating effectively with appropriate medical staff for purposes of consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care.

The PA/NP must be able to work independently as well as part of multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer


* Competitive salary


* Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents


* Wellness program


* CME days and dollars


* 403(b) with employer match


* Licensure and dues allowance after hire


* Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents


* Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

Qualifications


* Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Current appropriate national certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner


* Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in Delaware, Delaware (or compact state) RN licensure & Delaware APRN Licensure


* Active Maryland licensure preferred but can be obtained once hired.


* Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospita...