Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics

Job description

Summary of Essential Functions: - Provide transitional care management through comprehensive acute and chronic patient care and navigation. - Assess patient health status and determine appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic needs, document patient information using various formats in the patient and office record. - Educate patients and families as appropriate for outpatient care, ensure continuity of patient care to include patient confidentiality. - Assess patient’s acute and chronic conditions to coordinate care and connect patients with long-term providers. - Consult and communicate with physicians, staff, and other members of the healthcare team during regular and on-call hours to facilitate appropriate and comprehensive patient care. - Flexibility and effective time management are important. The ability to work independently with the support of a physician is critical. - Act as a positive liaison for the physicians, hospital, office, and community at large. Educational Requirements: - Current Texas License or be eligible to obtain. - Must have graduated from an accredited NP or PA school - Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. - Must be...