• Advanced Practice Provider

    Scottish Rite for Children (Frisco, TX)


    Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

    Job Posting Title:

    Advanced Practice Provider

    Location:

    Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

    Additional Posting Details:

    Monday through Friday 8 to 4:30

    Job Description:

    Duties/Responsibilities

    + Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems

    + Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays

    + Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care

    + Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians

    + Make daily rounds on all inpatients

    + Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical techniques

    + Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings

    + Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the NP or PA in an accurate and timely manner

    + Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned

    + Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment

    Required Skills/Abilities

    + Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nursing program (APRN) or physician assistant (PA) program and are certified through a recognized accrediting agency

    + Current APRN or PA certification required

    + Current Texas license or eligible for Texas licensure

    + Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or sports medicine

    + Membership and active participation in professional organizations is beneficial

    + Must maintain current BLS certification, PALS preferred

    Working Environment

    + Working conditions: Inside/Outside

    + Working Position: Sitting/Standing/Walking

    + Physical Demands: Medium

    + Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, and Stopping/Kneeling/Bending

    + An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: 25-34 lbs

    + Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking

    + An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory

     

    At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    For questions, contact [email protected].