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 ac ertified 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 hire
• 1-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.