Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!  This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: Mon. - Fri. w/ call hours | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY:

The team member will provide patient care in the outpatient physician practice, surgical services, inpatient services, and while providing on call services. The team member will practice safety behaviors, utilize error prevention tools and strategies to ensure a safe, remarkable patient experience.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.

Experience:   One to three years of experience working in a physician practice setting- preferred

License/Certifications: 

• Certified with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Initial Certification and meet the regulations of NC Board of Medical Examiners, OR Nurse Practitioner meeting regulations of North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification.
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Team member should demonstrate competencies such as orthopedic assessment, surgical assistance, patient education, wound care, fracture management, radiological interpretation, and proficiency in orthopedic equipment and procedures.
2. Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, Reviews patient records. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Formulates treatment plans within scope of practice. Exercises judgment on care requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopaedic Surgeon or other health care professionals.
3. Conducts inpatient and postoperative rounds.
4. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
5. Performs procedures within competency and scope of practice.
6. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within competency and scope of practice..
7. Provides surgical assistance within competency and scope of practice.
8. Orders, prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other Orthopaedic devices within scope.
9. Evaluate, screen and council patient on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.
10. Participates in practice call and unassigned call.
11. Professional Development: Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Attends required meetings and participates in practice activities as requested
12. Teamwork and Communication: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Participates in regular team member meetings. Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from team members and patients. Monitors quality of core process in department. Collaborates with other departments and disciplines to achieve desired outcomes.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.