Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner- Heartland Orthopedics

Department: Heartland Orthopedic Specialists

Employment Status: Full Time (1.0) 80 hours per pay period

Benefit Status: Full-time

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches 100% up to 6% of employee's contributions.
• Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

Hours: Clinic 8am -4:30pm, OR and Call as assigned

Position Objective

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) provides medical care to patients in clinic and hospital settings under the general direction of their supervising physician.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery

• Obtain a complete medical history and physical data on patients and review patient records
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed, including but not limited to x-rays, MRIs, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests
• Provide acute and chronic patient care including orthopedic exam, wellness physical exams, pre-operative interview and exam (H&P), monitor therapies, follow up imaging and procedure care coordination, administer injections, minor office surgical procedures, and prescribe medications
• Triage patient calls and take appropriate action or refer to appropriate physician or office staff
• Available for consult for clinical staff as needed
• Respond to medical emergencies as they present, including CPR
• Document patient information timely and care provided in patient records
• Maintain patient confidentiality following all guidelines and policies around HIPPA and Red Flag Rules
• Educates patients and families as appropriate and provide continuity of care

Surgical and Hospital Delivery

• Operating room care includes positioning patient and manipulation of the patient and use of surgical instruments as directed by the physician

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

• Maintain National Certification
• Eligible for licenses with MN Board of Medical Practice
• First Aid and CPR Certification BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to use a computer to access/enter needed data

Benefit Status

Full Time

Union Position

No

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review. All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge

I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health’s review of this application.

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.