Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, UMass

Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, UMassAdvanced Practice Provider (APP) opportunity to join the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center. This is a full-time outpatient position, consisting of 40 hours per week, no weekends, no holidays, no call.Position Summary:Conducts comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of complex responses of individual, families, and communities to actual or potential health problems. Formulates clinical decisions to manage acute and chronic illnesses and promote wellness.Integrates education, research and management, leadership and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, professionals, and others who influence the health care environment. Provides health care in accordance with standards of practice as delineated by state practice guidelines and national board certification organizations.Major Responsibilities:Providing diagnostic and assessment services within our orthopedic outpatient clinic located at the University Campus.Evaluate new, follow-up, and post-operative patients, order appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments, and coordinate any subsequent follow-up care.Analyzing data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.Partners with physicians regarding proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the patient.Manages therapeutic regime as outlined by established protocols for patients with acute illnesses.Documents patient care outcomes to determine effectiveness of plan of care.This is an outpatient position, full-time position, no weekends, no holidays, no call.Qualifications:Massachusetts Medical license, DEA registrationCertification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantBLS & NRP certificationOur Benefits:Tuition & Loan ReimbursementLoan ForgivenessMatching 401K and Pension PlanFlexible scheduling with paid time offCME Time and Practice AllowanceTop Tier Medical Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision)Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications submitting an application with us, please feel free to reach out to Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruitment at

Carmen.Sanderson@UMassMemorial.org .

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