About this opportunity
USA Health Systems lists this Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - PE Orthopaedics-Surgery - USA Health Physicians Group opportunity in mobile, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Makes daily rounds on all in-house Orthopaedic patients.
Manage post-operative complications, Pain control, fluid balance, and acute medical changes on Orthopaedic patients.
Complete comprehensive admission workups, daily progress notes, and accurate discharge summaries.
Evaluate Orthopaedic Trauma patients in the Emergency Department.
Secure durable medical equipment (DME) and dictate clear discharge instructions for patients and families.
Initiates referrals to other physicians and agencies
Responsible for prescribing and monitoring medications
Partner with case management, social work, and physical/occupational therapy to expedite safe discharge planning.
Updates and maintains electronic health records
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program. Required
Licensed with the State of Alabama as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required OR
Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required
NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of Alabama Required
Licensed Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama RequiredComparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
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Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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