Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic jobs in Washington

TCO Mission:

To provide first-class musculoskeletal services to the local community in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

TCO Vision:

To be the premier provider and employer in the delivery of quality musculoskeletal care in Southeast Washington and the surrounding region.

TCO Values:

• Professional
• Hard Working
• Honest
• Available
• Cutting Edge
• Kind

Job Type:

Full Time

Summary:

Our busy Orthopaedic Hand clinic is looking for an Allied Health Provider who will be responsible for delivering medical and surgical care alongside our Hand Surgeon who oversee their work and provide medical supervision. The Allied Health Provider will provide diagnostic evaluations on patients with different hand and elbow complaints including fractures, nerve compression, arthritis, and pediatrics.  Other duties would include therapeutic remediation, pharmaceutical prescription, with the possibility of surgical assistance. Our ideal candidate possesses the ability to provide direct support to the physician; cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients; and collaborate with all staff.

Position Duties:

• Promotes and maintains patient hand and elbow health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Contributes to a physician’s efficiency by identifying patient care issues.
• Recommends options and courses of action for patient care, including recommending surgery and treating patient postoperatively.
• Implements physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies and interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient-management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• Variable call schedule