Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner/physician Assistant-ambulatory

Ochsner Health

Lafayette, United States
Fully remote
Outpatient clinic patients
Supervision of medical director
Delivery of all patient care
Ochsner Health is seeking an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in a collaborative outpatient clinic setting in Lafayette, United States. The position requires a master's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine, with a preference for candidates with 3 years of related experience

Job Summary

  • This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization.
  • The job involves assuming responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients, teaching of residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education and discharge planning.
  • The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ochsner Health is seeking an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in a collaborative outpatient clinic setting in Lafayette, United States. The position requires a master's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine, with a preference for candidates with 3 years of related experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • outpatient clinic patients
  • supervision of Medical Director
  • delivery of all patient care
  • patient population adaptation
  • occupational risk for exposure

Nice-to-have

  • attitude of inquiry
  • research methodology development
  • flexible work schedule availability
  • reliable transportation

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in nursing
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine
  • 3 years of related working experience
  • Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • ANCC or AANPCP Certified
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Eligible for Prescriptive Authority
  • Current license as a Physician Assistant
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified

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