Advanced Practice Provider Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Expected pay for this position is $55.20 - $63.65/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

JOB SPECIFICS

Position Summary:
The Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery APP supports the Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery team in providing comprehensive care to patients across the continuum—from inpatient consultation and surgical management to ambulatory post-operative follow-up. The APP functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ambulatory / Outpatient Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent post-operative and follow-up visits in the clinic setting under the supervision of the attending foot and ankle surgeon.
• Evaluate wound healing, remove sutures/staples, manage dressings and casts, and adjust orthoses or immobilization devices as needed.
• Assess pain control, neurovascular status, and functional progress; provide patient education regarding activity advancement, rehabilitation protocols, and return-to-work timelines.
• Order and interpret imaging or laboratory studies as clinically indicated.
• Communicate clinical findings and updates to the attending surgeon and care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in resident education in the post operative care setting.

Inpatient / Hospital Responsibilities:

• Perform inpatient consults for foot and ankle injuries and conditions, including fracture care, diabetic foot pathology, and post-surgical management.
• Assist in daily rounds, perform physical examinations, and document progress notes in the EMR.
• Initiate and coordinate multidisciplinary care, including physical therapy, wound care, infectious disease, and discharge planning.
• Respond to consult requests in a timely manner and present findings and recommendations to the supervising surgeon.
• Perform and assist with bedside procedures such as wound debridement, dressing changes, and splint/cast applications.
• Participate in resident education in the inpatient setting.

Surgical Responsibilities:

• • First assist, along with resident surgeons, in the operating room during elective, non-elective and trauma-related foot and ankle procedures.
  • Prepare and position patients for surgery, maintain sterile technique, and assist with surgical exposure, instrumentation, closure, and dressing application.
  • Anticipate surgeon needs and contribute to operative efficiency and patient safety.
  • Participate in pre- and post-operative order entry, documentation, and coordination of care.

BENEFITS & PERKS

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off!
• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge 
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• CME time and dollars  
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence based malpractice 
• Concierge relocation services 
• Student Loan repayment counseling 
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-63.65 hr. This is a salaried position.
  • Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

THE OSF COMMUNITY

• Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
• OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
• OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
• APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
• Empowering environment to help you grow your career

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in podiatry or a related field is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.