Advanced Practice - Orthopedics position in: Wolfeboro, NH
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# Orthopedic APP opening in Wolfeboro, NH Full-Time | Outpatient, Inpatient & Emergency Care | Surgical First Assist | Orthopedic Call Coverage An orthopedic practice in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, is seeking a Physician Associate to work under the general supervision of collaborating orthopedic surgeons. The role includes comprehensive orthopedic care across outpatient clinics, the operating room, the Emergency Department, and inpatient settings, with responsibilities in procedures, surgical assistance, care coordination, and call coverage. Opportunity Highlights:
- Provide orthopedic care in outpatient offices, the operating room, the Emergency Department, inpatient units, and other approved locations
- Perform patient histories, physical examinations, assessments, and treatment planning in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons as needed
- Order diagnostic tests, referrals, and medications within the electronic medical record
- Perform procedures including: - Joint and bursa aspirations and injections - Closed reduction of fractures and dislocations - Brace, cast, and splint applications - Digital blocks and regional anesthesia - Wound closure, wound management, and debridement - Incision and drainage, needle biopsy, K-wire removal, and hardware removal
- Assist in surgery, including first assist, tissue closure, and application of appliances
- Conduct hospital rounds, submit orders, assess hospitalized patients, and prepare discharge summaries, histories, and physicals
- Participate in daily orthopedic call coverage, sharing coverage equally among the team on a calendar-year basis
- Coordinate care with surgeons, Emergency Department providers, anesthesia, consultants, nursing, and hospitalists
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and referring providers
- Support same-day consultations, community outreach, and practice development