Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic jobs in Alaska
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in an orthopedic setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Orthopedic Technician Assistant Manager
- Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
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Orthopedic Technician Lead, OPA, Full-Time
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Orthopedic Technician Lead to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.
Learn More About Orthopedic Physicians Alaska At Www.OPAlaska.com.
General Summary: In a collaborative environment and working under the guidance of physicians, the Orthopedic Technician Lead supports the Orthopedic Technician Manager in leading a multi-location team of Casting Technicians. In addition to leadership duties, the Lead will perform the typical duties of a Casting Technician, including the following: teach patients to use walking aids such as canes and crutches, fit and adjust equipment as necessary, apply and remove plaster and synthetic casts, inform patients about the risks of treatment, and, under the guidance of surgeons, fabricate splints and manage other simple medical technology, including braces and prosthetic limbs.
Ideal attributes- Takes ownership for personal and team growth and development.
- Able to lead and inspire a team in its commitment to patient care.
- Follows the organization's standards for ethical business conduct.
- Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment.
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
- Applies professional code of ethics to all aspects of assigned role.
- Work in tandem with Orthopedic Technician Manager to ensure compliance of department and medical practice policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Observe and enforce safety protocols for all orthopedic technician department modalities.
- Communicate with physicians, support staff, and other health care professionals to facilitate department operations.
- Responsible for scheduling and maintaining workload requirements and respond to competing priorities in daily operations.
- Oversee the availability of resources, supplies, and support staff to conduct In Office Procedures.
- Assist Material Management with initiating requisitions for faulty equipment and coordination of scheduled maintenance of medical equipment.
- Perform and teach splinting, casting, and application of traction, braces and other devices under the direction of an orthopedic physician or physician assistant.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist and specific training, assisting orthopedic physician with dressing changes, suture and pin removal, incision and drainage, reducing fractures, etc.
- Educate patients and staff regarding proper care and use of appliances.
- Document the care administered.
- In coordination with Material Management, oversee and order all casting, clinical, DME, and patient supplies, including instruments.
- Stock supply/DME rooms as needed.
- Coordinate Material Management returns and new item requests.
- Monitor and report custom DME to Billing Department
- Clean and autoclave instruments.
- Orient and provide on-the-job training in casting and splinting to resident physicians and staff.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned by direct supervisor.
Knowledge- Knowledge of principals and techniques of casting, splinting, wound care ad asepsis techniques, procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary; this includes body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of basic surgical protocols; sterile draping, skin preparation, instrument and post-procedural would care/dressing.
- Knowledge of ordering and procuring appropriate daily inventory to accommodate daily orthopedic casting/splinting/wound care/in office procedure needs.
- Understanding of leadership and team principles.
- Skill in the area of tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Skilled in the application of casting, splinting, orthopedic appliances, and patient positioning.
- Skill in identifying equipment issues, documentation, and notification.
- Skill in following infection control and clinical safety procedures.
- Ability to work closely with Orthopedic Technician Manager to disseminate information, plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks to casting team
- Ability to motivate casting team
- Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment
- Ability to help manager maintain the Ortho Tech Schedule and ensure a fair and equitable work in times of critical manpower
- Ability to apply verbal and written instructions and standardized work practices
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others
Preferred Experience: Leadership experience in addition to Medical Assistant or orthopedic technology certificate or related associate's degree
The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.
Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.
OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.
OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.
OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. - 20 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- The Inline Group
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Fort Yukon, AK
FULL_TIME
- Nurse Practitioner physician employment in Alaska : The Inline Group -Full TimeHours:40 hrs : Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm, Saturday 12 pm - 4 pmEmployedNew GraduatesCall Schedule: On Call for Emergen...
- 2 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- Mat-Su Health Services
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Wasilla, AK
FULL_TIME
- Mat-Su Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team!About us: We are a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Our Missi...
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Nurse Practitioner
- Seldovia Village Tribe IRA
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Seldovia, AK
FULL_TIME
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- 4 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- The Inline Group
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Nome, AK
FULL_TIME
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Nurse Practitioner
- Yakutat Community Health Center
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Yakutat, AK
FULL_TIME
- POSITION TITLE: Nurse Practitioner DEPARTMENT: Primary Care PAY GRADE: Negotiated FLSA STATUS: Exempt ESC CODE: 29-1171 FUNDING SOURCE: IHS Opening: November 3, 2023 Closing: Open until filled Positio...
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- Southern Regional Medical Center
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- Intermountain Healthcare
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- Lyle Health
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Niantic, CT
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- Lyle Health
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About Alaska
Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic jobs
$128,686 to $146,481
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