Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine
Trinity Health
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Nov-24
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 4486
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Holy Cross Medical Group (HCMG) has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Sports Medicine Advanced Provider to join our team located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sports Medicine Advanced Provider to join HCMG. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
The Sports Medicine Advanced Provider specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. This role emphasizes non-surgical interventions and holistic patient care, bridging the gap between primary care and surgical intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Evaluation:
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, from acute injuries to chronic disorders.
- Conduct thorough patient examinations, including interpreting diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
Treatment:
- Recommend and administer non-surgical treatments including, but not limited to, physical therapy referrals, bracing, joint injections under ultrasound guidance, administration of cutting edge Ortho biologic treatments (stem cells, PRP).
- Provide pain management advice and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
Patient Education:
- Educate patients on their conditions, outlining both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
- Advise on injury prevention, ergonomic practices, and exercises to improve mobility and strength.
Consultation and Referral:
- Collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons to identify cases that might require surgical intervention.
- Refer patients to other medical specialists when their conditions demand treatments outside the realm of orthopaedics. Refer patients, as appropriate, to Exercise as Medicine or similar programs
Other Duties:
- Maintain comprehensive, timely, and up-to-date patient records.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the practice's continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have the following:
FL licensure
DEA license
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Training or extensive experience in non-operative orthopaedics or sports medicine
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in outpatient settings, emphasizing non-surgical musculoskeletal care preferred.
- Familiarity with musculoskeletal ultrasound or other diagnostic tools.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Holy Cross Hospital (HCH) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Since opening its doors in 1955, the 559-bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County. Today, Holy Cross has more than 600 physicians on staff representing more than 40 specialties and more than 3,000 employees. The hospital is fully accredited by the independent Joint Commission, and its medical team has earned a reputation for excellence unsurpassed in the community.
Holy Cross Medical Group (HCMG), established in 1993, is a group of more than 160 of the top physicians in South Florida employed by Holy Cross Hospital. Together, they provide a wide array of services, in various specialties, and have offices located throughout Broward and southern Palm Beach counties.
Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Medical Group are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is minutes away from miles of blue waterways, soft golden sands and gentle ocean breezes. Our diverse hotels, shopping centers, arts and entertainment, a world of golf and more await you. Plan a spa day or a day cruise.
Area museums invite you to explore acclaimed art, culture, science and history exhibits. Meanwhile, world-class entertainment is within easy reach. For accompanying family members, the area offers endless opportunities for relaxation, recreation and entertainment while the visiting patient takes advantage of Holy Cross Hospital's world-class medical care.
Holy Cross is conveniently located near the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport and also accessible from Miami and Palm Beach International Airports. In addition, we are close to one of the busiest ports in the U.S.
About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities - including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.
Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.
At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email docopps@trinity-health.org or call Trinity Health Physician Recruitment at (734) 343-2300.
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians. Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve. At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual nee...ds. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org