NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine



The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America s Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a research heavyweight . Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. #HottestCollegeInAmerica



UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers. The College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is seeking to fill two (2) positions as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. These positions will support the University s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.



Job Summary/Duties : Augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services.



Primary Responsibilities :

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care
• Record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record; write progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient
• Carry out therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes
• Monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Participate in teaching medical students and physician assistant students in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the appropriate agencies; Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner by the appropriate boards. Must be licensed in the State of Ohio.



The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.



The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.



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