APP, Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

 

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Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine We now offer walk-in orthopedic care at our practice located at 7 Marshbrook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878. Staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and board-certified surgeons from Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, this service is available to patients of all ages (no appointment necessary) with hours of operation Monday-Friday from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays/Sundays from 8:00am-1:00pm. We offer personalized treatment plans for a range of conditions including:
- Arthritis
- Back and spine pain
- Cartilage restoration
- Concussions
- Foot and ankle pain
- Fractures and orthopedic trauma
- Hand, wrist and arm pain
- Knee and hip pain
- Shoulder pain
- Sport injuries

Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic. Our APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager. This position does not have a fixed schedule; there is flexibility with scheduling as the walk-in is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays/Sundays from 8:00am-1:00pm.

The Wentworth-Douglass Orthopedics team provides expert care in various subspecialties including hand and upper extremities, spine, sports medicine, total joint, trauma, and foot and ankle.

Our multidisciplinary team is made up of physicians and musculoskeletal providers who collaborate closely using an integrated care model to design personalized treatment plans for each patient. From athletic injuries to degenerative conditions, our goal is to restore and maintain comfort and function for all patients. We work closely with physiatrists, interventional pain specialists, and our physical and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive assessments, so you can regain mobility and independence.

Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support our Orthopedics team Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays as needed. Our APPs work under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director as well as the operational direction of the Practice Manager.
The APP is responsible for:
- Performing & documenting appropriate and comprehensive orthopedic history and physical exam
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to: o splint, brace or cast application/removal o wound care/debridement
o suturing/suture removal
o injection of steroid and anesthetic agents o joint aspiration
- Educating, instructing and counseling patients and families
- Ordering and interpreting x-rays, MRIs and other diagnostic tests as needed
- Determining/coordinating the treatment plan and follow-up schedule
- Following up with patients regarding results and ongoing treatment
- Consulting with appropriate resources as needed and referring to appropriate specialties
- Documenting patients’ treatment, response and progress notes and entering orders in EPIC in accordance with Medical Staff policies
- Reviewing patient cases with on-call physician as needed
- Managing in-basket messages and phone calls
- Acting