ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with a
care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Provides acute and chronic patient virtual care including taking histories,
doing remote physicals, monitoring therapies, and prescribing medications.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record
and maintains patient statistics.
Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
Consults with other staff as necessary.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION
BA/BS, MS preferred.
Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant or nurse
practitioner program.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in orthopedics is required.
REQUIREMENTS
Current state NP/PA license,
Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or
Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)
Current CPR certification
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 remote office environment.
Some travel within the community.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Some bending and stretching are required.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job
requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working
conditions may change as needs evolve.