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Description
Orthopedic Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Libertyville, IL
Job Title: Orthopedic Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Position: Advance Practice Provider
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City: Libertyville
State: IL
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Job Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
- Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis.
- Formulates a treatment plan for orthopaedic conditions within their scope of practice.
- Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.
- Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopaedic surgeon or other health care professionals.
- Orders, collects and performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, such as routine laboratory tests, EMG, electrocardiogram and radiologic examinations including arthrogram, ultrasound, CT, MRI and bone scan studies.
- Performs compartment pressure measurements, digital blocks and regional anesthesia.
- Performs minor outpatient surgical procedures such as tendon repair, wound closure and management, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire and hardware removal.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injections of joints, bursas and cysts.
- Performs closed reductions of fractures and dislocations.
- Applies braces, casts, splints and other orthopaedic appliances.
- Assists in the surgical suite including first assist, deep and superficial wound closure, application of internal devices and any other procedures delegated by the supervising orthopaedic surgeon.
- Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, takes call and sees patients in the ED for the orthopaedic surgeon.
- Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions.
- Formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Orthopedic experience
- Clinical expertise
- Ability to perform surgical procedures
- Interpreting diagnostic tests
- Formulating treatment plans
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience as an Orthopedic APP
- Experience as medical scribe or Medical Assistant (MA)
- Interest in Orthopedics and Surgery
Requirements
Experience: Experience as an Orthopedic APP is required; previous orthopedic experience in related roles will be considered.
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Schedule:
- Full-time or part-time hours available
- Flexible with location preferences
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Healthcare Plan
- 401K
- Other
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Located in underserved communities with a focus on making quality care accessible.
- Promotes autonomy and the practice at the top of the license.
Facility Details
Name: Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Description: Genesis aims to provide access to orthopedic care to all patients, striving to make high-quality care ethical and affordable.
Specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
Mission: Free our patients to be more active, more athletic, and to move freely in their bodies.
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No of Jobs:
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Apply Before:
09/02/2025
Posted:
06/02/2025
