Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP)

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) based in our Marlton, NJ office to support some of our Spine Surgeons. This is a non-surgical position that will require travel once a week to our Center City Philadelphia office. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 430 PM

Job Summary:

The APP supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in the office environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients. Participates in all aspects of patient care.
• Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
• Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
• Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
• Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
• Dictates and documents all patient encounters. Dictates Medical Necessity letters. Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
• Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
• Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
• Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
• Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
• Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
• Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
• Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider Program
• Active PA and NJ Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure and active CPR certification

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our