Ortho Spine Division - Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

The University of Rochester Medical Center's Orthopaedic Spine Division is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a per diem position. You will deliver cutting-edge orthopedic spine care in a state-of-the-art facility, working collaboratively with the operative spine division to oversee care for the outpatient population.

Clinical Setting

You will work within an established team of APPs at a major academic medical center, providing direct patient care in the orthopedic spine specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to the outpatient orthopedic spine population
• Document all care delivered in accordance with institutional standards
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and clinical standards
• Work under the direction and guidance of the collaborating attending surgeon
• Assist in all aspects of patient care as directed by the attending surgeon
• Participate in the education of learners, including students and new employees, through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training

Required Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner

For Physician Assistants:

• Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
• Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Clinical competence in orthopedic spine care
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relations skills
• Computer competence
• Active desire to learn and develop professionally

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Hours as scheduled
• Day shift (United States of America)

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $47.36 - $63.94
• Individual rates will be determined based on market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations

Location

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York 14642