Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic jobs in Petaluma, CA

Nurse Practitioner

Trusted Medical, PLLC

About us

Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera (). We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens and separation health assessments required by the Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!

Job Description

This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA.

The Advanced Practice Provider will perform face-to face, in-clinic assessments/evaluations with Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. DBQs include questions that require a direct clinical exam of the Veteran (e.g., testing range of motion of joints, documentation of crepitus, etc.).

This role requires excellent and expeditious assessment skills. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of high reliability when working in an independent atmosphere with little oversight.

Duties include the following.

Prepare for and deliver exceptional Veteran care during all interactions

Complete and submit all required documentation expeditiously and accurately, including DBQs in the required format

Provide delivery and operational excellence by performing exceptional customer service, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, embracing change with agility and adaptability, and maintaining accountabilities for all assigned commitments

Apply clinical skills to include data gathering and analysis, communications with an emphasis on relationship development and growth, demonstration and application of knowledge and expertise in specialized areas

Education/Experience:

Master's (Required)

Family or Adult Certification (Required)

Active Nurse Practitioner License in state of employment

Nurse Practitioner: 1 year in primary care/internal medicine/occupational medicine (Preferred)

Experience with providing care for the Veteran population and/or working with the VA and/or federal health organizations is preferred

Technological Skills:

Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of family practice or internal medicine skills (e.g., musculoskeletal assessment is 70% of exams, general neuro exam)

Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently

Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic

Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems

Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

Benefits:

401(k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vison insurances

Flexible schedule

Life, long and short-term disability insurances

5 days Sick/Safe Leave

Paid time off and 2 additional float holidays

6 paid Federal Holidays

Work schedule:

Monday through Friday

No weekends

No holidays

Additional Requirements:

Current BLS Certification required

Immunizations Required:

TB Screening (less than one year old)

Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)

Immunizations Strongly Recommended:

* COVID vaccination and boosters

* MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)

* Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)

* TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)

* Flu Immunization (within current season)

All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Trusted Medical, PLLC participates in the E-Verify program. Trusted Medical is a drug-free workplace.

Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Trusted Medical, PLLC prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Trusted Medical, PLLC takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status