APP Opportunity - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle / Urgent Care

Minimum Qualifications: Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in New York State. Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program with national board certification. Experience or clinical training in orthopedics, urgent care, emergency medicine, or a related specialty. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle care, sports medicine, or urgent care. Experience managing acute musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures, sprains, strains, and other orthopedic conditions. Familiarity with orthopedic imaging, diagnostic procedures, and treatment protocols. Experience with preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patient management. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Advanced certifications such as ACLS.Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and continued professional development.

Responsibilities Foot & Ankle Clinical Responsibilities: Work directly with SOS Foot & Ankle orthopedic surgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with foot and ankle conditions. Conduct patient histories and physical examinations, evaluating a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries. Assist in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including conservative treatment options, medication management, imaging, and physical therapy referrals. Provide preoperative and postoperative patient evaluations and follow-up care. Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recovery expectations, and injury prevention. Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with orthopedic surgeons and other members of the clinical team.

SOS+ Urgent Care Clinical Responsibilities: Provide orthopedic-focused urgent care services to patients presenting with acute injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Evaluate and manage common orthopedic injuries, including fractures, sprains, strains, joint injuries, and other acute musculoskeletal complaints. Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, and establish appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans. Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and other appropriate testing. Provide appropriate treatment, including splinting, bracing, wound care, medication management, and other interventions within the provider's scope of practice and training. Determine appropriate follow-up care and coordinate referrals to SOS orthopedic specialists when necessary. Educate patients regarding treatment plans, recovery, and appropriate follow-up recommendations.

General Clinical Responsibilities: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, other advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and support teams to ensure coordinated patient care. Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, clinical protocols, and organizational policies. Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development. Deliver compassionate, efficient, and evidence-based care while maintaining a positive patient experience. Skills The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to evaluate and manage a broad range of orthopedic conditions. The ability to transition between a specialty orthopedic practice and an urgent care environment is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are important for building relationships with patients, collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, and coordinating care across clinical settings. The provider should be comfortable managing patients with both acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, exercising sound clinical judgment, and delivering efficient, patient-centered care. This hybrid position provides an exciting opportunity to work alongside an established team of Foot & Ankle orthopedic surgeons while expanding access to convenient, high-quality orthopedic care through SOS+ Urgent Care.