(NP) OR (PA) Mid Level Provider - Bone & Joint Institute Urgent Care BRENTWOOD (FT DAYS)

Summary

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.  Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
o    Medical, Dental, Vision
o    PTO
o    Retirement Matching
o    Tuition reimbursement
o    Discount programs
o    FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o    Identity Theft Protection
o    Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training and requirements of the job:

1. Earned a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner diploma or degree from a college or university. 
2. Currently licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
3. Individually evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan presenting with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions
4. Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections/aspirations; suturing; reduction of joint dislocations and fractures; managing wounds and infections 
5. Splint or cast patients with injuries requiring immobilization and provide appropriate DME when applicable

Workplace Experience:
At least one year of orthopedic experience required. Experience working in an orthopedic urgent care or after-hours injury clinic preferred. 
  
Equipment and Skills Training: 
Competent in the use of standard medical office/hospital equipment and medical supplies including computers with appropriate EMR/EHR, medical software, facsimile machines, copying machines and telephones.

Physical Environment:
Orthopedic urgent care.

Physical Effort:
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, sit at a desk and communicate, in English, both verbally and in written form. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating medical histories
2. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results
3. Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis
4. Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans, monitors effectiveness of plan and makes modifications.
5. Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
6. Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors
7. Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently
8. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections; suturing; reduction of joint dislocations; fracture reduction; managing wounds and infections. 
9. Appropriately casts or splints patients for injuries requiring immobilization and recommends appropriate DME. 
10. Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized patient plan of care 
11. Provides a friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
12. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential by abiding by all HIPAA rules and regulations