Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Spine

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic surgery practice. This is a clinic-based role focused on providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care across our multi-location practice in Jupiter and Delray Beach.

Clinical Setting

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is a multi-location orthopedic practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Our facilities feature on-site X-ray, MRI, and physical therapy services, providing a comprehensive continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status, wellness, and compliance with care plans
• Determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Provide acute and chronic patient care including histories, physicals, therapy monitoring, injections, medications, and wound suturing
• Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems
• Respond to emergencies including CPR
• Document patient information and care in medical records
• Educate patients and families about their conditions and procedures
• Collaborate with physicians in managing patient medical needs
• Participate in hospital rounds
• Respond to patient calls after hours and on weekends
• Consult with other staff members as necessary
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Project manage ancillary services
• Respond to all emails within one business day

Required Qualifications

• ADN or BSN degree
• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols and medication administration
• Knowledge of physical care delivery following treatment plans
• Ability to assess patients with chronic medical conditions and understand disease pathophysiology
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and patient education techniques
• Skill in inserting intravenous catheters
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting medical records
• Ability to gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data
• Skill in evaluating and revising patient care based on symptoms and objective assessment
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice and clinic protocols
• Ability to provide education materials about procedures
• Commitment to patient safety
• Ability to communicate openly with providers
• Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic care
• Commitment to long-term employment

Schedule

• Clinic work 8-10 half days per week
• Almost exclusively clinic-based with occasional inpatient care as needed
• No emergency department call
• On-call for patient calls during non-business hours, averaging approximately 2 calls per week
• Willingness to travel to Jupiter office and Delray Beach office once per week