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DescriptionNATURE OF DUTIES:The nature of the duties is to provide patient care in a hospital setting in support of a supervising physician. The PA/NP treats patients in a caring, warm and professional manner.SPECIFIC DUTIES:Functions independently in the hospital setting and at times in the absence of the supervising physician. These PA/NP functions are at the discretion of the supervising physician and BROC policy.Assists the supervising physician with hospital visits which includes, but is not limited to, the following:Obtains patient historyPerforms physical examination on the patientOrders imaging and lab studies as appropriateDictates visit notesPrescribes medication, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices as necessaryFormulates a diagnosisFormulates a plan of careSchedules surgical proceduresApplies/removes castsPerforms injections/aspirationsCoordinates with Attending Physician on call for point of care.Hospital duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Assists the supervising physician with performing the initial evaluation and management of patients in the Emergency DepartmentAssists the supervising physician with performing inpatient daily roundsAssists the supervising physician with performing floor and emergency department consults; and, assist the supervising physician with performing inpatient chart documentation, signatures, updates, discharge summaries, etc.Understands and follows all OSHA and HIPAA rules at all times.Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of BROC.Patient CareProvides direct patient care management to high acuity patients including performing histories and physicals, admits, and discharges; related to the care of specialty patients focusing on the maintenance, achievement, and restoration of optimal functions of patients.Performs individual rounds on all inpatients, MET patients. Evaluates with Attending Physician providing documentation of medical finds and plan of care.The PA/NP will visit patients prior to surgery, conduct discharge teaching afterwards, and prescribe medications as appropriate, including narcotics.Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications.Partnership and CollaborationPlans, implements and evaluates nursing medical care consistent with medical treatment and care in collaboration with physicians. Additionally, the PA/NP will initiate or modify medical treatment within an established plan of medical protocol.The PA/NP will assist with consults, write orders, coordinate with consulting physicians, and accompany physicians on rounds.The PA/NP will analyze clinical data; order and/or perform necessary diagnostic tests or procedures; develop, implement, and evaluate the therapeutic regimen.Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.The PA/NP will teach and provide support for patients and their families; minimize fragmentation by providing coordination of care; manage transition of the patient to step-down units or to out-patient settings; and serve as patient advocates.The PA/NP will also participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff and patient families.The Criteria for Hospital SettingPatients of this role are of higher acuity in a specialized area.PA/NP is on call and simultaneously manages multiple medical tasks and processes;PA/NP conducts hospital rounds and medical management of the patient;PA/NP assists attending physicians with procedures and initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.RequirementsPhysician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree from accredited college.Current, valid, and unrestricted state license.Obtain and maintain Board Certification through NCCPA/AANP.Prior experience as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is desired.Good communication, organizational, and customer service skills.Must maintain credentialing requirements at hospitals and surgical facilities as requested by supervising physician.Maintain ability to participate in all federal, state, and commercial payors and insurance programs as designated by BROC.Maintain ability to procure insurance against claims alleging acts of malpractice or substandard care.Company InformationAt the Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic our goal is to provide a seamless continuum of health care services to maximize patients' outcomes and convenience. We offer an organized and coordinated continuum to provide better and timelier feedback between the patient, physician, and ancillary services provider. Our main campus is located on Bluebonnet, but we have various clinics and therapies across the state of Louisiana as well as the BROC foundation that supports local schools and athletic programs by providing services throughout various communities.