APP - Orthopedics

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POSITION STANDARDS

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• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program

• National specialty certification as FNP, WHNP, PNP, ANP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)

• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH and VT

• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration

• BLS certification

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POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

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Physical Activity

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Upper Extremity

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Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

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PART TWO:FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

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Position Objective

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Provides continuing and comprehensive orthopedic care to adult and pediatric individuals and their families.

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Performance Expectation

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• Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exam.

• Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.

• Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.

• Interpret and evaluate test and study results.

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on relevant findings.

• Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices in accordance within specialty

scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.

• Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.

• Initiate admission/discharge of patients (APPs do not have admitting privileges).

• Provide consultation to patients in accordance within specialty scope of practice.

• Complete appropriate documentation.

• Provide patient and family-centered care.

• Provide education and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic

illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management

skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.

• Demonstrate advocacy that insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and

informed consent.

• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new Advanced Practice Providers (APP)

APP students and medical students.

• Assume responsibility to maintain current licensure as an APRN or PA and DEA

registration.

• Attend continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and

development.

• Maintain current Physician Delegation Agreement (PAs only).

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Supports assigned orthopedic physician in provision of comprehensive, general

orthopedic care

• Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies.

• Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.

• Abide by all APD policies

• Area of Interest:Physicians/Providers;

• Work Status:M-F;

• Job ID:5301

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