Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner-Spine Specialty

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner-Spine Specialty

Join a supportive team at Coastal Orthopedics and help make a real difference in patient care.

At Coastal Orthopedics, we are dedicated to providing top-tier care while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. As an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner, you'll work directly with our physicians and patients, playing a vital role in ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Team-Centric Environment: Work closely with our physicians and clinic team to provide excellent patient care.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured yet supportive work schedule with full benefits.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Be a part of a practice using the latest technology and equipment in orthopedic care.

What You'll Do:

• Providing care for the patient population in the outpatient setting, including collaboration with physician, ordering and reviewing x-rays, performing complete histories and physical examinations on new, established, preop, and postop patients
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Developing appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
• Coordinating care along the patient’s entire surgical journey (preop, postop, and recovery/rehab)
• Optimizing patients prior to surgery and being first assist in the OR (assisting with wound closure and various tasks between cases such as post orders and case preparation)
• Rounding on and discharging surgeon’s inpatients and inpatient consults
• Prescribing medications and narcotics as necessary according to organizational and state/federal regulatory policies and procedures
• Assessing postop wounds and managing other needs such as DME, PT prescriptions, and medications
• Accurate and timely documentation of clinic visits, admission and progress notes, procedure notes, and e-mail/phone conversations
• On call duties as assigned (1-2 weeks per month)

What Your Qualifications Should Be:

• Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant Program 
• Minimum of one year experience as a Physician Assistant (Orthopedic experience preferred)
• Must be licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Florida
• Orthopedic, clinic or hospital setting experience preferred 
• Current CPR Basic Certification

What Your Benefits Look Like:

• Competitive compensation with full-time benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus retirement savings plans.

Ready to help make a difference in patient care? Apply today and join Coastal Orthopedics, where every role plays a crucial part in our mission!

Coastal Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.