We seek a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant with strong Orthopedic experience to join Post Acute Specialists in Florida. We are a multispecialty provider telemedicine group specializing in post-discharge care to help bridge the gap from hospital to home. Our team conducts telehealth visits with senior patients in their homes, assisted living communities, or skilled nursing facilities within 72 hours of hospital discharge. Duties may include evaluation and delivery of care to patients experiencing musculoskeletal problems or who have recently undergone orthopedic surgery or other procedures. Under the guidance of a supervising physician, this Advanced Practitioner will perform post-operative physical health assessments, provide patient education and counseling, order and interpret diagnostic procedures, and work as part of a team to ensure ongoing management of chronic disease conditions. ORTHOPEDIC Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Engage in independent decision-making about health care needs and provide orthopedic health care services to individuals throughout the stages of their surgical experience.
• Examine patients and review medical history to diagnose orthopedic conditions such as fractures, sprains, and arthritis.
• Help patients with post-surgical follow-up care.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRI scans, and blood tests.
• Developing treatment plans that may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Detailed knowledge and experience of common geriatric orthopedic issues including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, and tendon or ligament injuries
• Ability to provide telehealth visits to senior patients in their homes or in post acute facilities in Florida
• Must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, between the hours of 6am-8pm Monday through Sunday, 2 or more hours time block each time
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other medical professionals.
• Comfortable working independently and in collaboration with other medical team members in utilizing approved protocols, procedures, and expert consultation for our adult neurocritical care patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Nursing Licensure, Certification, and Registration
• Current, valid Florida APRN license Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body)
• Current BLS required
• Medicare NPI #, 855I and 855r on file (Independent NP Medicare Provider Number/PTAN#)
• Must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, between the hours of 6am-8pm Monday through Sunday (in 2 or more hour time blocks)
• Orthopedic-focused clinical experience (3+ years)
• Geriatrics and telehealth experience are highly preferred.

ABOUT US: We are a collaborative team of medical professionals who are driven to revolutionize healthcare for the elderly. We are passionate about improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction by integrating telehealth and in-person visits in our service model. We offer an innovative, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform and a support network so that our clinicians and providers can focus on what they do best: connecting with their patients and delivering consistent, affordable care through enhanced patient experiences. We are proud to be able to offer outstanding opportunities for Advanced Practitioners to do what they do best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. https://inspirepostacute.com/ Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $55.00 per hour Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Orthopedics

License/Certification:

• Florida NP or PA License in good standing (Required)
• BC/BE (Required)

Work Location: Remote