Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant -Spine

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) - Spine

East Providence and East Greenwich locations

General Summary of Duties:

University Orthopedics in East Greenwich, RI is seeking a full-time dynamic, motivated NP/PA to join the group.  This group is a high-volume practice that handles spine, sports, and joint procedures.  The NP/PA will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute/chronic conditions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physicians.

• Perform routine outpatient procedures.

• Access, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic care patients.

• Assist physician in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems.

• Order and interpret test results and recommended treatment of patients.

• Administer injections as needed when indicated.

• Provide post-procedure patient care.

• Pre and post-procedure follow-up and patient evaluation.

• Consult for pharmaceutical or interventional treatments.

• Write scripts and patient education.

• Evaluate X-ray, CT scan, and MRI.

• Other duties as assigned to meet practice needs.

• May need to travel to other UOI sites when needed.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Rhode Island.

• Minimum 2 years experience as a NP/PA, orthopedic preferred.

• Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner

• Professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.

• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.