Advanced Practice Provider Orthopedic Surgery

Franciscan Medical Group is seeking an experienced ARNP or Physician Assistant for a full time orthopedic surgery opportunity.   Our new provider will be joining a collegial team of providers with board certified orthopedic surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers.

Duties and Responsibilities include: 

• Assists in the surgical suite including first assist, deep and superficial wound closure, application of internal devices and any other procedures delegated by the supervising orthopedic surgeon
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative care in clinics
• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests in clinics
• Formulates a treatment plan for orthopedic conditions within their scope of practice
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
• Orders, collects and performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, such as routine laboratory tests, EMG, electrocardiogram and radiologic examinations including arthrogram, ultrasound, CT, MRI and bone scan studies
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injections of joints, bursars and cysts.
• Applies braces, casts, splints and other orthopedic appliances
• Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, takes call and sees patients in the ED for the orthopedic surgeon if needed

Average schedule is Monday-Friday consisting of OR (surgery) with clinic/hospital work.  

Compensation range based on experience:  $141,240 - $194,683 annually. 

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• one-year experience required as a practicing ARNP or Physician Assistant
• Surgical experience as an APP is preferred
• Washington State license in good standing
• Board certified 
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a leading health system in Washington state. Formed by the integration of two outstanding health systems — CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason — Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers a wealth of convenient hospital, clinic and care locations in western Washington.