Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Spine
Job Details:
The Boston Spine Group is currently seeking an exceptional MA licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in comprehensive spine care. Be an integral part of our well-established orthopedic practice committed to providing an extraordinary healing experience to those we serve.
The Boston Spine Group is comprised of a dedicated team of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain management specialists recognized for its abilities to treat and care for the most complex spinal conditions.
The individual must be self-directed, personable, and possess the skills necessary to provide a high quality of care in a fast-paced environment. Orthopedic experience preferred but not required for the right candidate. We offer a highly-competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Description:
The primary responsibility will be to assess new patients for potential surgical treatments, to care for post-operative patients, and to care for non-surgical back pain patients.
- Perform comprehensive and problem focused H&P's,
- Perform initial evaluations, independently or in conjunction with the physician
- Order and evaluate x-rays, MRI's and CT's
- Order and prescribe medications
- Manage prescription refill requests
- Monitor physical and/or occupational therapeutic services
- Respond to patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery
- Educate patients and family on diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Qualifications:
- Completion of Accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant educational program.
- Current MA NP/PA license with the ability to be credentialed The Boston Spine Group.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
- Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance License II through V.
- Current Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
If you meet these qualifications and you are ready for an exciting opportunity please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Hank Rakov at hrakov@partners.org.
For more information regarding the practice or apply online, please visit our Web site: www.bostonspinegroup.org.