Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient – Plano

• Day Job

At Baylor Scott and White Muscle and Joint Care we take care of customers 18 years of age and older. This is a virtual care practice that operates out of an office on the Plano campus. We are dedicated to helping communities across the state of Texas.

The care team in our product works together to create a care plan that puts you at the center of your health. This experienced team of APPs, Care coordinators and Medical Assistants are here for every step of your health journey. Our goal is simple: to help you get better and stay that way.

Position Highlights

Care Model: Collaborative team including fellow APP’s and supervising physician. Support Staff: Medical Assistants and LMSW Work

Schedule

Monday - Fridays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM What makes this role attractive: Autonomy, virtual clinic, support staff, multispecialty collaboration

Job

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

These providers typically provide care to patients in a virtual clinic.

Essential Functions of the role

Assess the physical condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.

Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.

Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.

Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patients’ response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.

Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.

Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat orthopedic human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-Starter who is comfortable working independently

• Interpersonal skills.

• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.

• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.

• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.

• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.

• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs & Texas APRN.

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.

• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.

National Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE - 2 years of Orthopedic experience preferred

Certification/license/registration

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.