"Orthopedic Surgery CNP/PA-C SMS-3705"

Job Details

Posted: 26-Aug-25

Location: Springfield, IL

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4988176

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the NP/PA acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.

I. Clinical Duties (75%)

• The NP/PA will see new patients referred to the Orthopedic Service.
• Coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the Orthopedic Clinic with physicians and other health care providers.
• Performs initial evaluations, assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members.
• Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Orthopedics for continuity of care.
• Develops implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to orthopedic patients from referring institutions.
• Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems.
• Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professional. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
• Orders appropriate therapy, recommends pain treatment, and refers patients who are surgical candidates to the appropriate surgeon.
• Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with both phone contact and follow-up letters.
• May round on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the practice notification system.
• At the direction/discretion of the orthopedic surgeon, may serve as 1st or 2nd Assist (resident and fellow to be assigned to the other surgeon when PA is 1st Assist).

II. Teaching (10%)

• Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and non-surgical condition management.
• Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the practice of orthopedic medicine.
• Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to orthopedic patients.

III. Research (5%)

• Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
• Participates with the physicians and divisional researchers in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
• Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
• Participates in the publication of approved research findings.

IV. Administration (10%)

• Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
• Attends Faculty and Divisional meetings.
• Supports and participates in divisional activities as part of the Orthopedic Team.

Qualifications

Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; AND
• Received passing score on national certifying exam; AND
• Ability to be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Nurse Practitioner; AND
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Physician Assistant-Certified

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; AND
• Received a passing score on the national certifying exam; AND
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure); AND
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations