Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Sports Medicine

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support a busy sports medicine surgeon who specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with passion for orthopedics and values high quality patient care. We are searching for a person that is excited to provide unparalleled customer service in the clinic, patient education, and that is eager to work with a team of people dedicated to the care of patients. Candidate must be flexible to travel to Chicago, Oak Brook, and Naperville for clinic days. Experience or new grads are encourage to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Close collaboration with existing team: Physician, PA's, ATC, and Administrative Assistants.
• Assist the physician in clinic setting.
• Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
• Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.
• Educate patients and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Travel with Physician as required.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois (or ability to obtain)
• National certification: AANP, ANCC, ONCB
• BLS certification required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $100k-120k annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. OrthoMidwest offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDAOJ