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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Ortho & Sports-CVMC
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POSITION SUMMARY
The physician assistant/nurse practitioner shall work in collaboration with the practicing physicians and provide health care for patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings. This care includes history taking, physical exams, pre- and post-operative care, diagnoses, prescribing of medications, treatment plans and the appropriate use of ancillary services. Operating Room First Assisting is included in this role.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner shall be a graduate of a training program approved training program, shall be currently certified/licensed by the National Council for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)/VT Board of Nursing and shall be licensed by the Board of Medical Practice of the State of Vermont. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner shall be currently registered by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
EXPERIENCE
Three to five years' experience in direct patient care required.
One to two years' experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in and Orthopedic practice preferred.
Operative First Experience preferred but not required. |