Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Total Joint

The CORE Institute delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. The CORE Institute is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs that drive value and improve the quality of patient care.

Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the surgeon. APPs run their own clinic schedule and average 1.5 days a week in the OR. The position takes inpatient and outpatient call in rotation with the other APP’s and is eligible for a monthly productivity-based bonus.

Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.

• 1. Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• 2. Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
• 3. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• 4. Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
• 5. Documents patient information and care provided in the patient records and maintains patient statistics.
• 6. Educates patients and families as appropriate, provides continuity of care.
• 7. Assists physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
• 8. Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
• 9. Consults with other staff as necessary.
• 10. Maintains patient confidentiality.

CPR and ACLS Certification

Physician Assistant:

BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program. Active or scheduled NCCPA Certification.

Nurse Practitioner:

Current Arizona license for Registered Nurse. Current Arizona license for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Certification by national certifying body as approved by the Arizona APRN Board.

NP requirement to act as first assist in the OR includes completion of a program that covers the content of the AORN Standards for RN First Assist education programs as a standalone program or a portion of a graduate or postgraduate program.  RNFA required.

• Minimum of one year of surgical experience required.

• 1. Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan.
• 2. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
• 3. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

• 1. Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• 2. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• 3. Skill in evaluating and revising the care plan based on patient changes.

• 1. Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• 2. Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• 3. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.B