Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Sports
Company: Olmsted Medical Center-MAIN
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 1.0 FTE - Orthopedic Sports An
Orthopedic Sports Surgery Advanced Practice Clinician works with
physicians to diagnose, treat, and manage musculoskeletal injuries,
performing exams, ordering tests (X-rays, MRI), diagnosing
conditions, prescribing medication, assisting in surgery, and
educating patients on prevention and recovery, functioning as a key
part of the physician-led team in the clinic and operating rooms.
Salary range: $61.78–$84.25 per hour. Offers for external
candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of
the range, based on experience. Incentive Plan: Eligible for a
variable, or non-guaranteed, portion of compensation based on
achievement of specific citizenship, quality, or other goals. This
is currently 7.5% of base income. At Olmsted Medical Center, we
value our clinicians and are committed to providing a comprehensive
and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving
trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for clinicians
who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Dental
Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Employer Paid
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance
Plan PTO CME 401K Malpractice Qualifications: Advanced Practice
Registered Nurses - APRNs: Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing with a Masters or Doctorate degree Licensed as a registered
nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing Certified by
a national credentialing board Certified by specialty Must complete
continuing education and professional development beyond formal
education as outlined by certifying body Previous experience in
orthopedic practice preferred Qualifications: Physician Assistants
– PAs: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants Active or qualified to obtain Minnesota state
licensure Previous experience in orthopedic practice preferred Both
APC positions will also have: Basic Life Support (Advanced Life
Support as required by your area of practice) DEA registration Pass
background check Register with the Minnesota Prescription
Monitoring Program (PMP) Job Responsibilities: 1. Provides
diagnosis and treatment of common orthopedic problems. Elicits
appropriate present and past medical history and review of systems.
Performs appropriate physical examination and orders appropriate
diagnostic studies. Discriminates between normal and abnormal
findings in history and physical. Establishes appropriate
differential diagnosis. Assesses stability of chronic illness and
compliance with present therapy; monitors for complications of
disease or therapy. Establishes appropriate treatment plan.
Assesses need for physician intervention. Determines timing for
follow-up and orders appropriate referrals. Performs technical
procedures and utilizes basic diagnostic instruments with skill.
Counsels regarding health maintenance and injury prevention and
provides anticipatory guidance as appropriate. Initiates the order
of laboratory tests, radiological examinations, and other routine
diagnostic procedures. Orders or performs routine procedures such
as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, venous and
arterial blood draws, and managing conditions produced by
infection, trauma, or other disease process. 2. Provides health
education to patients about ways to improve, promote, and maintain
their health status, including, but not limited to providing
educational information on disease/injuries, prevention of
injuries, and self-care practice. Assesses and tailors education to
learning capabilities and readiness of individual. Prioritizes
learning needs and documents them. Ensures that time frame and
subject matter is appropriate for individuals. Utilizes appropriate
teaching materials (handouts, demonstration, etc.) and documents
use for patient outcomes. 3. Maintains accurate records, medication
lists, documentation of care, and follow-up for administrative
purposes and reimbursement of services. Adheres to agreed-upon
format/protocol for documentation of records. Maintains appropriate
level of documentation to support level of complexity when compared
with service fee charges. Reviews and updates problem and initiates
problem and medication list on new patients. Documents telephone
calls with patients and other healthcare providers. Documents visit
in concise, clear, logical, legible, and timely manner. 3.
Maintains competence in clinical practice. Identifies the knowledge
and skills needed through self-assessment, peer review, and
supervisory review. Participates in a variety of educational
activities to maintain and increase competency. Maintains state
license and national certification. Uses continuing education
opportunities as a basis for expanding medical knowledge and
improving clinical skills and incorporates these into the daily
practice of medicine. 4. Supervises and intervenes with clinical
issues and supports/directs triage by clinical staff when
necessary. Implements clinical education and training of clinical
staff when necessary. Provides constructive feedback as it relates
to performance, patient flow, and patient care issues. Provides
in-service and clinical education for staff members on an
“as-needed” basis. Is available for feedback on call-back and
triage issues as needed. Identifies barriers to patient care flow
or delivery and assists at formulating corrective action. Serves as
a role model for patient interaction and conflict resolution for
clinical staff. Works collaboratively with healthcare team members,
both in and out of office setting, to ensure complete delivery of
prescribed care. Makes hospital rounds as directed by the
supervising physician. 6. Adheres to the drug formulary used by
Olmsted Medical Center. Prescribes within the practice agreement
set forth by supervising physician. 7. Demonstrates regard for the
dignity and respect for all patients, families, guests, and
representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees,
volunteers, and medical staff. Maintains confidentiality of patient
and practice information. Consistently displays a caring and
responsive attitude, represents the practice in a positive manner,
and conducts all activities respecting patient/customer rights and
expectations. Interpersonal relations with other healthcare workers
are regularly fostered in a courteous and friendly manner.
Facilitates resolution of conflicts with staff members.
Consistently receives and gives suggestions and constructive
criticism in a professional manner. 8. Demonstrates responsibility
for individual performance and efficient utilization of products,
supplies, equipment, and time to ensure the timely completion of
duties and to promote financial viability through provision of
services at a reasonable cost. Maintains consistent level of
productivity. Provides proper notification for all absences,
tardiness, and scheduled time off. Consistently uses products,
supplies, and equipment in an efficient manner. 9. Follows
established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of
all duties to ensure a safe environment. Regularly performs job
tasks in accordance with policy and procedures, including
appropriate use of equipment, machines, and appropriate use in
wearing of physical barriers and safety equipment. Demonstrates a
concern for cleanliness of self and work area, and practices proper
infection control and universal precaution technique. Regularly
maintains work area and equipment in neat and orderly manner,
assists in the cleaning of other work areas. Notifies maintenance
of malfunctioning equipment or environments. Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting
of patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand
coordination. Involves standing and walking for prolonged period.
Occasionally lifting patients weighing up to 300 pounds. Requires
exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Requires
normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires working under stress in
emergency situations or during irregular hours. Requires working
with patients who are sick, irritable, upset, or confused.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the professional medical
practice and care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of
organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer
patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to
administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and
precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying
and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine
to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical history,
assessing medical condition, and interpreting findings. Skill in
preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding
to correspondence. Skill in establishing and maintain effective
working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the
public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and
procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
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