Orthopedic Trauma Advance Practice Provider

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.  As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay:

$69.20

Position Overview

Capital Health Job Descriptions

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1

JOB TITLE:

Trauma Advanced Practice Provider

COST CENTER:

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JOB CODE:

TBD

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Telecommuting Eligible:

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Examines, diagnoses and treats patients under the supervision of licensed physician. Prepares casts or splints, sutures small wounds and interprets medical tests. Prescribes medications as needed. Serves as the first line of medical care as required. Refers patients to a medical doctor or makes arrangements for transferring the patient to a hospital or clinic.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Experience:

One year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred.

Other Credentials:

AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp,AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, ATLS Physician Assistant License

Knowledge and Skills:

Possesses ability to respect all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and basic computer skills.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

12 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs histories and physical examinations, ongoing patient assessments and some critical care procedures. Participates in daily patient rounds with physicians, facilitates pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Assists with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum.
• Initiates, monitors, alters and order treatments including but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning.
• Re-evaluates the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Completes transfer of care notes when transferring patients to another medical service.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and development of the patient.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems.
• Completes wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Participates in the hospital Quality Improvement process.
• Contributes to development and revision of patient care standards and polices as needed to optimize clinical practice.
• Assists Physician by performing individualized surgical care management before, during and after surgery. Assists with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently, if so directed by the surgeon.
• Assists the surgeon with case, including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique, assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measure as directed by the surgeon. Uses electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamp, ligate, and cut tissue per surgeon’s directive.
• Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation. Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon.
• Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of him/her by the surgeon incident to the particular procedure.
• Practices correct operating room etiquette. Evaluates and implements the plan of care. Possesses thorough understanding of appropriate instruments pertinent to the surgical case.
• Complies with all relevant statutes, regulations and institutional policies pertaining to the role of the first assistant. Works effectively and in harmony as part of the operative team.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection control knowledgeably and skillfully.
• Recognizes changes in the patient’s condition. Recognizes potential emergency situations or surgical hazards and initiates preventative or corrective measures in a timely manner. Performs proficiently and calmly in all emergencies. Assists with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room.
• Responsible for case preparation to include schedule review, posting slip review to verify necessary equipment to be available and complete along with patient images and other necessary information.
• Working within scope of license, develops and implements nursing plan of care for patients. Communicates the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education. Documents treatment in medical record appropriately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity.  Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare.  Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.