RiverView Health

Community-owned non-profit health system operating hospital

Advanced Practitioner - NP or PA, Orthopedic Care

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Full-timeCrookston, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant from an accredited program is required.
Eligibility to obtain Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner specialty certification (ONP-C) is required.
A current Minnesota license and board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) are required.
Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure is required.
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications are required.
At least 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care or surgical setting are required.
Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and medical coding is required.
The practitioner must work well under pressure and be sensitive to patient concerns and confidentiality.
The practitioner must be able to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds professionally and compassionately.
The practitioner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations.
Interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Formulate differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses.
Conduct hospital rounds, discharge planning, and consultative evaluations.
Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans.
Document patient data, including admission and discharge notes and progress notes.
Implement therapeutic interventions and prescribe medications and devices.
Perform minor procedures within scope, such as wound management and injections.
Provide patient education and facilitate medical documentation.
Participate in research, database management, and quality assurance.
Provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnostic interpretation, therapeutic interventions, and procedural care in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
Facilitate continuity of care across the orthopedic service line.

Desired Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in orthopedics or inpatient hospital medicine is preferred.
Familiarity with orthopedic devices, injections, and minor procedures is preferred.
Patient education and triage skills are preferred.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication are preferred.
Patient-centered care and education are preferred.
Procedural proficiency and therapeutic management are preferred.
Documentation accuracy and coding compliance are preferred.
Adaptability in dynamic clinical environments is preferred.
Ethical practice and professional integrity are preferred.

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – (NP or PA) Orthopedic CarePosition Status: 1.0 fte Full-Time (Monday thru Friday)Department: Riverview Clinic – Main CampusSalary Range: $101,000 - $156,000 /annually (D.O.E)

The Orthopedic Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) provides advanced clinical care in collaboration with Orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. This role encompasses comprehensive patient assessments, diagnostic interpretation, therapeutic interventions, and procedural care.

In this role, you will work alongside top Orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to provide advanced clinical care to our patients. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments, interpreting diagnostic procedures, implementing therapeutic interventions, and facilitating continuity of care across our orthopedic service line. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate individual who is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. If you possess strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care submit your application and join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and advancing the field of orthopedic medicine.

Essential Job Functions:

- Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams- Interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures- Formulate differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses- Conduct hospital rounds, discharge planning, and consultative evaluations- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans- Document patient data including admission/discharge notes and progress notes- Implement therapeutic interventions and prescribe medications/devices- Perform minor procedures within scope (e.g., wound management, injections)- Provide patient education and facilitate medical documentation- Participate in research, database management, and quality assurance

Qualifications

Minimum(s):

Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) from an accredited program
- Eligibility to obtain Orthopaedic NP specialty certification (ONP‑C) to demonstrate orthopedic specialty knowledge.
- Current Minnesota license and board certification -National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
Active NP or PA licensure
BLS and ACLS certification
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in acute care or surgical setting
Proficiency in EMR documentation and medical coding

Preferred(s):

1+ years of experience in orthopedics, or inpatient hospital medicine
Familiarity with orthopedic devices, injections, and minor procedures
Strong patient education and triage skills

Competencies:

Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
Patient-centered care and education
Procedural proficiency and therapeutic management
Documentation accuracy and coding compliance
Adaptability in dynamic clinical environments
Ethical practice and professional integrity
Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills

About the Company

RiverView Health

Community-owned non-profit health system operating hospital

RiverView Health is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system in Crookston, Minnesota. It operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, five clinics, and the RiverView Recovery Center, which provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment. The system delivers inpatient and outpatient medical care and addiction services across its hospital, clinics, and recovery center to serve the local community.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Crookston, MN
Founded: 1898

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