Orthopaedic Sports APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Clinic and OR Position in Redwood City

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled APP Orthopedic Sports Specialist to join our team at Stanford Health Care. As a leading healthcare provider in the area, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, and partnering with local professional sports teams. If you have a passion for orthopedic sports and are looking for a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity, we welcome you to apply for this position.

Requirements:
- NP or PA degree and minimum of 2 years post-Masters experience as an APP Orthopedic practitioner
- Previous experience as an Athletic Trainer is a plus, but not required
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of orthopedic sports injuries and treatments
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities:
- Provide expert consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for orthopedic sports injuries for patients of all ages
- Work closely with professional sports teams in the area to provide high-quality care and promote injury prevention
- Conduct clinic appointments to assess and treat patients, including administering injections, splints, and braces
- Participate in OR procedures as needed, providing assistance to surgeons and performing sutures and other minor procedures
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans

Work Schedule and Benefits:
This is a Monday to Friday position with no call requirement, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We value our employees and offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Stanford Health Care is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

If you are a motivated and experienced APP Orthopedics Sports APP, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on our patients and the local sports community. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• A. A PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience.
• B. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.
• C. Scope of Practice of the PA:
• 1. Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• 2. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• 3. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Orders or furnishes medications under physician supervision, in accordance with the practice agreement, consistent with the PA’s educational preparation and training, and upon completion of a California Physician Assistant Board approved controlled substance course.
• a. All PA’s who are credentialed and privileged by April, 2021 who have not completed a controlled substance course must successfully complete the course by August 31, 20