Orthopedics - Surgical Hand APP - AH MSKI & Sports Medicine, South Charlotte
Atrium Health
- Indian Trail, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in the management of hand surgery as-well-as general orthopedic injuries/conditions
- Participate in the initial evaluation & treatment of in-patient orthopedic consults: obtaining history, performing physical exams, ordering and reviewing appropriate diagnostic studies and imaging, and conferring with supervising orthopedic surgeon
- Perform splinting, bracing, casting, orthopedic injections/aspirations, and local wound care in the in-patient and out-patient settings
- Assist in the OR as needed for elective and urgent/emergent cases
- Assist the supervising physician in orthopedic foot & ankle clinical setting
- Manage and direct patient post-operative care in the hospital and clinical setting
- Participate in the rotating APP orthopedic practice call and ED call schedule
- Assist in facilitating the discharge and disposition of orthopedic in-patients
- Increase orthopedic knowledge through educational opportunities and clinical experience