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Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Poel Group Staffing Inc.

Brooklyn, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anticoagulant, Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, Casting, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Communication Skills, Consulting, Discharge Plans, Hospital, Identify Issues, Injections, Instrumentation, Leadership, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner, Onboarding, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Physician Assistant, Quality Metrics, Radiography, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Sports, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Wound Care
LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Title
Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Position Summary
The Orthopedic Surgery APP provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings. The APP collaborates closely with orthopedic surgeons to evaluate, diagnose, and manage orthopedic conditions, assist in surgical procedures, and ensure continuity of care across the perioperative spectrum.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inpatient / Hospital Responsibilities
  • Perform history and physical exams for orthopedic patients
  • Manage postoperative patients (fractures, joint replacements, spine, trauma)
  • Conduct daily rounds and coordinate discharge planning
  • Respond to consults from ED and inpatient units
  • Manage pain control, anticoagulation, and postoperative complications
2. Operative Responsibilities
  • First assist in orthopedic procedures (joint replacement, trauma, sports, spine as applicable)
  • Assist with positioning, exposure, instrumentation, and closure
  • Ensure appropriate perioperative protocols are followed
  • Participate in surgical case flow and efficiency optimization
3. Outpatient / Clinic Responsibilities
  • Evaluate new and follow-up orthopedic patients
  • Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions
  • Perform joint injections, aspirations, and splinting/casting
  • Order and interpret imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)
  • Provide pre- and postoperative care
4. Procedural Responsibilities
  • Joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip, etc.)
  • Fracture reduction and splinting
  • Wound care and staple/suture removal
5. Call & Coverage Responsibilities
  • Participate in orthopedic call rotation
  • Provide ED coverage for fractures and acute injuries
  • Assist with trauma cases and urgent surgical needs
6. Documentation & Compliance
  • Complete timely operative notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries
  • Ensure compliance with billing and regulatory requirements
  • Support quality metrics (infection rates, LOS, readmissions)
7. Collaboration & Leadership
  • Work closely with orthopedic surgeons, PT/OT, nursing, and case management
  • Participate in service line development and efficiency initiatives
  • Assist in onboarding and mentoring new APPs
Qualifications
Required
  • Graduate of accredited PA or NP program
  • Board certification (PA-C or NP)
  • Active state license (or eligibility)
  • DEA license (or eligibility)
  • BLS certification
Preferred
  • Prior orthopedic or surgical experience
  • First assist experience
  • ACLS certification (hospital-based roles)
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong musculoskeletal exam skills
  • Procedural proficiency (casting, injections, reductions)
  • Ability to function in OR and high-volume clinic
  • Strong teamwork and communication

Salary:$150,000plus benefits plus incentives up to 15,000 per year

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Poel Group Staffing Inc.