Job Description

Overview



Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Thorough knowledge of orthopedic traction, bracing, and casting procedures, alongside proficiency with orthotic and prosthetic devices. Ability to clearly articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions based on an advanced understanding of anatomical structures and their interrelationships. Comprehensive understanding and proper application of aseptic techniques during dressing changes and surgical field preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the care of patients by fitting and applying pre-operative braces, crutches, other soft goods, and preparing patients for all testing procedures.
• Prepare and apply casts and orthopedic appliances.
• Assisting with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, and fracture reductions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood/body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Observe radiation safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Inventory, order, and maintain all departmental supplies at defined inventory levels.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professionalism, personal growth, and development, including projecting a positive attitude, completing assignments efficiently, and accepting positive criticism; assists with additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associate degree

Certification:

Required: AHA BLS

Preferred: Orthopedic Technician Certification from the National Board for Certification on Orthopedic Technicians

Experience

Required: One year of experience in orthopedic setting

Musculoskeletal Knowledge: Understanding orthopedic procedures, terminology, and anatomy.

Preferred: Casting experience and 6 months in healthcare setting

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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Organization Description

DMC Medical Group is a network of primary and specialty care providers in greater Detroit and southeastern Michigan. We are proud partners with the Detroit Medical Center, an organization that has provided medical excellence for over 150 years for the Metropolitan Detroit area. Our healthcare providers are committed to providing advanced, comprehensive care to our patients. From primary care and sports medicine to cardiology and neurology, we have a passion for providing our patients with some of the best care possible.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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