Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics

Job description

Nemours in Orlando is seeking a Physician Assistant. Come join our Ortho Team! The position will work in our orthopedic clinics, inpatient and operating room. The position is FULL TIME, Monday through Friday with additional call responsibilities. This position provides care for pediatric patients, including interviews patients, obtains and records health histories, completes physical and developmental assessments, diagnoses health problems, manages the health care of those patients for which he/she has been educated, provides health care teaching and counseling, initiates referrals and maintains health records in the inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Requirements: - Provides care to pediatric patients as guided by education, clinical expertise and Scope of Practice Agreement, including ambulatory, inpatient (acute) care, surgical first assist and pre- and post-operative management - Elicits comprehensive or focused/interval health history - Performs complete or interim physical examinations as indicated by the nature of the encounter - Orders, performs, and/or interprets diagnostic or screening tests, including laboratory, radiological or other tests within the PA scope of prac...