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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled APP Orthopedic Sports Specialist to join our team at Stanford Health Care. As a leading healthcare provider in the area, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, and partnering with local professional sports teams. If you have a passion for orthopedic sports and are looking for a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity, we welcome you to apply for this position.

Requirements:

• NP or PA degree and minimum of 2 years post-Masters experience as an APP Orthopedic practitioner

• Previous experience as an Athletic Trainer is a plus, but not required

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of orthopedic sports injuries and treatments

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for orthopedic sports injuries for patients of all ages

• Work closely with professional sports teams in the area to provide high-quality care and promote injury prevention

• Conduct clinic appointments to assess and treat patients, including administering injections, splints, and braces

• Participate in OR procedures as needed, providing assistance to surgeons and performing sutures and other minor procedures

• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans

Work Schedule and Benefits:

This is a Monday to Friday position with no call requirement, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We value our employees and offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Stanford Health Care is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

If you are a motivated and experienced APP Orthopedics Sports APP, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on our patients and the local sports community. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

• A. A PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience.

• B. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.

• C. Scope of Practice of the PA:

• 1. Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• 2. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• 3. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.

• Orders or furnishes medications under physician supervision, in accordance with the practice agreement, consistent with the PA’s educational preparation and training, and upon completion of a California Physician Assistant Board approved controlled substance course.

• a. All PA’s who are credentialed and privileged by April, 2021 who have not completed a controlled substance course must successfully complete the course by August 31, 2021 during which time patient specific approval of a medication order by a supervising physician is obtained, documented in the medical record, and is co-signed. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]

• 4. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• 5. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• 6. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• 7. Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• 8. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• 9. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• 10. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).

• a. Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.

• b. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.

• 11. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• 12. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• 13. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• 14. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• 15. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• 16. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• 17. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• 18. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY.

• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. B.

Licenses and Certifications

• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure

• BLS - Basic Life Support

• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .