Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Center of Illinois
Springfield, IL
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Orthopedic Nurse Practioner / Orthopedic Physician Assistant

The Orthopedic Center of Illinois https://orthocenterillinois.com is growing. To meet the increasing complexity and diversity of our patient population we are seeking Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join our team of experienced orthopedic surgeons. Working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner at OCI means your skills will be challenged clinically, diagnostically and surgically. Our surgeons are seeking professionals ready to join their teams and deliver exceptional care. You will work closely with patients and their families and be an integral part of developing great patient and collegial relationships. Your role at OCI is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team. You will play a mentoring/leadership role in developing the doctor's clinic team with a focus on living OCI's mission, vision and values every day. If you are a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner with orthopedic experience, or, strong desire to grow your career in orthopedic medicine, please reach out to us, meet our physicians and see the opportunities OCI has to offer. OCI has opportunities in these orthopedic concentrations: * Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic * Provide direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulate/implement treatment plan for patients presenting with orthopedic illness or injury * History and physical * Order and interpret diagnostic tests * Prescribe medications * Instruct, educate and counsel patients * Promote the practice * Workweek/Clinic Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30a-6:00p and Saturday 8:00a - 12:00 * Physician(s) specializing in sports medicine / joint reconstruction/ total joint replacement * Provide surgical first assist * Rounding of post-op patients at hospitals * Pre and post-operative exams. Significant time is spent with patient inquiries regarding preoperative and post-operative care * Provide direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulate/implement treatment plan for patients presenting with orthopedic illness or injury * History and physical * Order and interpret diagnostic tests * Prescribe medications * Instruct, educate and counsel patients * Promote the practice * Workweek is normally Monday-Friday office hours Essential Requirements * All candidates must be licensed to practice in the state of Illinois * OCI is particularly interested in candidates with two or more years' experience in orthopedics * We are looking for leaders who care committed to creating and working in team environments Benefits * 401K with 6% employer match * Paid Holidays Off * Paid Vacation * Paid Sick Time * 2 Medical Plans * Vision * Dental * Life Insurance * Short Term Disability All offers of employment are subject to background and drug screening requirements as a condition of employment.