Saint Mary's Inpatient Orthopedic APC - Richmond, VA, United States - Bon Secours Mercy Health

Description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking to hire a NP/PA for an inpatient orthopedics opportunity to work at Saint Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

APC to work under the direct supervision of the orthopedic surgeon, to serve in the Emergency Department as the first responder to patients seeking emergency care when it is decided by the emergency physician to consult orthopedic services.

The Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) will be contacted by the orthopedic surgeon to perform under his/her supervision for emergent patients.

Under the direct supervision of the orthopedic surgeon, assists during surgery at the wound site by holding retractors, suturing, cutting, and tying, closing skin, performing surgical preps, handing instruments to surgeon, etc.

Performs preoperative assessments and delivers postoperative care to orthopedic surgery patients. Assesses orthopedic surgery patients' physical and psychosocial status by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Interprets the data, develops, and implements therapeutic plans, and follows through on patient care. Provides education to orthopedic patients, their families and hospital staff.

Assists orthopedic surgeon in various aspects of his/her provision of services including consults, management of patients on the floor, discharge paperwork, on-call responsibilities for the hospital and emergency department, and other as determined by surgeon.

Job Details:
Fulltime Monday – Friday

Practice Setting:
Hospital Based
Call Schedule: 7 days per month

Hospital Credentialing:
Bon Secours Saint Mary's Hospital
Average Patients per day: 15-20, ages 16 and above

Patient Base:
inpatient orthopedics and spine


EMR:
EPIC rounding and consults

Typical Day:
Inpatient ortho and spine rounding, discharge planning, medical management, and pain management.

Mentorship Available:
Ortho and spine surgeons.

Benefits & Compensation

Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:
Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
Life Insurance Options
Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
Wellness Plan
Flex Spending and Health Savings Account -H.S.A.
Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allowed Time Off plus holidays.
Competitive Compensation
Relocation Expense
CME Annual $3,000


Region:
The position is primarily located at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital in historic Henrico County and just 10 minutes from the beautiful city of Richmond.

This 391-bed hospital has an inviting suburban campus and features a spectrum of health care services with a 24-hour emergency room, several outpatient services: including radiation therapy and rehabilitation, in addition to physician practices.

Henrico offers lakes and rivers, abundant biking and hiking trails, multiple golf courses, and is a short drive away from ski resorts and the beautiful Virginia coast.

Saint Mary's resides in a growing community that boasts about its community health care providers.