At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.
This Nurse Practitioner will support a non-operative Spine Provider. The Advanced Practice Provider of this team works alongside the physician treating patients with cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine pathology. Treating acute and chronic conditions with more of an emphasis on non-surgical treatments of spine conditions. The role works with the physician in clinic and would progress to some independent clinic time after onboarding. The role also has a rotation of call responsibilities with the spine service line.
This is a part time role with a non-operative spine team and will provide services throughout Summit. Part time is defined as a 0.6 FTE or 24 hours per week; flexible with off days. Primary locations will be the Woodbury (Woodlake) and Eagan campuses. Occasional coverage at our Lakeville and Hastings campuses. May include hospital rounding. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of NP/PA experience.
The Nurse Practitioner practices medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner will assist with rooming of patients, assisting physician with clinic, documenting patient encounter in the electronic medical record, providing timely dictation of clinic notes and downloads each day as appropriate. The Nurse Practitioner will also assist in the initial evaluation and treatment of new patients and returning patients including:
- Recording patient history
- Performing physical examinations
- Reviewing medications, lab work, radiology reports and films
- Establishing activity and work restrictions and/or return to work plans
- Recommendations for functional capacity evaluations
- Assessing the need for physical therapy or other therapies and placing orders
- Recommendation for diagnostic and/or therapeutic injections
- Recommendation for surgical consultation
Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.