NCOG - ADVANCED PRACTITIONER-Orthopedics

$119,131 - $165,000/Yr

Claxton Hepburn Medical Center - Watertown, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Watertown, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center offers an opportunity to join a premier orthopedic practice in the scenic Thousand Islands region. The role involves working collaboratively with a team of experienced surgeons and advanced practice providers to deliver comprehensive care to orthopedic patients, both in outpatient settings and during surgical procedures. The position emphasizes a commitment to high-quality patient care and professional development within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing medical evaluations, treatment, follow-up and consultations for diverse orthopedic adult and pediatric traumas and acute care surgical patients.
• Medically triaging and managing outpatient orthopedic acute and chronic orthopedic conditions as well as occasional inpatient consults.
• Delivering direct patient care as part of a collaborative teaching service and patient care team.
• Gaining a working competency of procedures inclusive of, but not limited to, 1st assist and 2nd assist OR management, as well as casting/splinting/traction and other routine orthopedic care interventions.

Requirements

• Candidates must be board certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and possess or be eligible to obtain an applicable New York State license.
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-year clinical experience, although highly motivated new graduates with interest and abilities in orthopedic surgery or surgery/medicine subspecialty will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and comprehensive compensation package
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, malpractice coverage, and more
• State-of-the-Art Facilities
• World-class fishing, boating, and water sports
• Convenient, easy commute to all practice locations
• Pay: $131,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year with adjustments based on experience, plus an additional WRVU-based incentive bonus.