About this opportunity
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC lists this Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner opportunity in buffalo, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id: Y-NP-
Profession: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Buffalo, MN
Service Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery/Clinic Role with OR
Coverage Type: Clinical + On-call Optional
Coverage Period: Apr 01, 2027 - Ongoing (6-8 months)
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am-4:30pm (OR M/T/Th, clinic W, Admin F)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 20-25 patients per day (clinic)
Rounding: Mornings and occasional weekends
Case Mix: Orthopedic surgery including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, general orthopedics
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 34 (hospital)
EMR System: Epic
Reason for Coverage: Military leave (6-8 months)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
First assist in OR for total joint replacements
Fracture repairs
Foot/ankle surgeries
Shoulder surgeries
Knee surgeries
Hip surgeries
Hand/wrist surgeries
General orthopedics
Casting/splinting/DME application
Joint injections
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active MN license (PA or NP)
Board: Board certification in specialty (MN Board of Medical Practice or equivalent)
DEA: Yes
Certifications: BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support required within 180 days; Certification as Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) required upon hire
Experience: Minimum 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience required; prior orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred
Other Qualifications: CSR (Controlled Substance Registration) required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in the OR, including first assist for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and various orthopedic surgeries.
Manage clinic patient visits, seeing 20-25 patients per day for orthopedic consultations and follow-ups.
Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections as needed.
Conduct rounding on patients in the mornings and occasional weekends.
Administer and coordinate care in collaboration with attending physicians and support staff.
Worksite address
buffalo, MN, 55313, US
Who can apply
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