We are looking for an Advanced Practitioner for our Hand Surgeon. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. • Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds. • Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. • Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR. • Documents patient information and care provided in patient’s record and maintains patient statistics. • Educates patients and families as appropriate. • Collaborates with physicians in managing the medical needs of patients. • Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends. • Consults with other staff as necessary. • Maintains patient confidentiality. EDUCATION • BA/BS/BSN, MS/MSN preferred • Successful completion of an approved physician assistant/nurse practitioner program. EXPERIENCE • Experience in orthopedics is preferred but not required. REQUIREMENTS • Current Advanced Practitioner license KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan. • Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices. • Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements. SKILLS • Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data. • Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral • Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes. ABILITIES • Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner. • Ability to develop health education programs and materials. • Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS • Normal office environment. • Some travel within community. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS • Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. • Some bending and stretching required. • Manual dexterity using a computer keyboard.