Advanced Practice - Orthopedics Opening in Carroll, IA
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Last updated: 5/02/25
NP/PA Orthopedics opening in Iowa
Located in Carroll, IA - Des Moines 90m, Omaha 95m
Full-time, permanent position
Seeking a board-certified provider
Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in outpatient clinics, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings using the SOAP method in the patient chart. Refers patients to appropriate physicians
Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients
Performs therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice and as delegated by the supervising physician
Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health and patient education
Administers and supplies properly packaged and labeled prescription drugs if it is in the best interest of the patient
Maintains orderly and efficient business practices at the clinics
Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel
Attends all mandatory meetings and programs
Three to five years experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with emphasis in Orthopedics, is preferred but not required
PALS, ACLS, NALS preferred, but not required
Hospital is a 99-bed hospital that provides a wide array of services, including inpatient general medical care, in-patient and out-patient mental health care, intensive care, obstetrics, and inpatient and outpatient surgery. Ancillary services include laboratory; radiology examinations, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone densitometry and PET CT; wound care, infusion therapy and sleep studies. The hospital has four endoscopy suites with daVinci and Mako robotic surgery and a twelve station hemodialysis service. Hospital just opened a brand new freestanding cancer Center that provides a holistic approach to cancer care. The hospital operates a home health service, a hospice and is the county's public health nursing service provider.
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