Scottish Rite for Children

Advanced Practice Provider

Scottish Rite for Children  •  Frisco, TX (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Advanced Practice Provider

Location:

Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Additional Posting Details:

Monday through Friday 8 to 4:30

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems

  • Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays

  • Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care

  • Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians

  • Make daily rounds on all inpatients

  • Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical techniques

  • Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings

  • Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the NP or PA in an accurate and timely manner

  • Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned

  • Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited advanced practice registered nursing program (APRN) or physician assistant (PA) program and are certified through a recognized accrediting agency

  • Current APRN or PA certification required

  • Current Texas license or eligible for Texas licensure

  • Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or sports medicine

  • Membership and active participation in professional organizations is beneficial

  • Must maintain current BLS certification, PALS preferred

Working Environment

  • Working conditions: Inside/Outside

  • Working Position: Sitting/Standing/Walking

  • Physical Demands: Medium

  • Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, and Stopping/Kneeling/Bending

  • An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: 25-34 lbs

  • Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking

  • An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory

Scottish Rite for Children

About Scottish Rite for Children

Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions with the focus of giving children back their childhood through expert care.

Scottish Rite was founded in 1921, and for more than 100 years, the organization has provided care for complex and common orthopedic conditions, including scoliosis, clubfoot, hand differences, hip disorders, sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Scottish Rite operates three locations in Dallas and Frisco, Texas, and has treated more than 360,000 patients since inception.

Scottish Rite is regularly recognized for its position as the best pediatric orthopedic provider in the Southwest. In 2022, Scottish Rite, in collaboration with Children’s Health and UT Southwestern, was ranked the No. 3 pediatric orthopedic program in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, NRC Health awarded Scottish Rite for Children the Excellence in Patience Experience Award and The Dallas Morning News selected Scottish Rite as a “Top 100 Place to Work.”

Our organization includes a robust clinical and molecular genetic research team and state-of-the-art Movement Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics labs. In addition to groundbreaking research, Scottish Rite provides exceptional education through its fellowship programs, on-demand learning opportunities and specialized workshops and conferences.

Learn more at scottishriteforchildren.org

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Year Founded
1921
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