Sports Medicine Advanced Practice Provider-PCD-HHK-Sacaton
Position Summary:
Diagnose, treat, and manage injuries to the musculoskeletal system and underlying conditions that can affect physical performance. Be able to educate athletes and non-athletes about injury prevention, nutrition and safe exercise practices.
Critical Tasks:
- Obtains necessary health and developmental history from patient or legal guardian; records findings, assessment/evaluation of condition in medical records
- Performs a complete history and physical examination of patient and presents the plan of care to the patient
- Collects, assists, and interpret reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies
Determines tentative diagnosis, orders tests and/or prescribes medication, provides medical treatment, or provides treatment recommendations based on diagnosis and plan of care in agreement with patient.
Provides counsel to patient and when necessary family on the diagnosed disease process
Performs various therapeutic and minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to: suturing minor wounds, ordering splints and casts, joint injections, and trigger point injections. Supervising the registered Orthopedics Technicians (ROT) in application and removal of casts and splinting.
Provides follow up care to patients; assists in referral to various internal and external facilities
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, normal growth and development and methods for prevention of orthopedics and sports medicine related disease
Provides recommendations and/or referrals for rehabilitative services for orthopedics and sports medicine related diseases
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshop participation
Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skills and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
Works with the primary care team and other specialties to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for the patient.
Required Qualifications:
Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies as a certified PA or in Nursing (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner Completion of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program or Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with an applicable accredited Family nurse practitioner degree Current, unrestricted and valid State of Arizona license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the AZ State Board of Medical Examiners or as a Nurse Practitioner from the Arizona State Board of Nursing. If licensed in other states, must possess such Arizona license within one (1) year of hire1-year experience in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, or a year of clinical practice with an emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions preferred. Current or eligible for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure or ability to obtain upon hire. Current BLS (CPR) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures.
