HealthPartners·Lakeville, Minnesota
The Orthopedic Assistant provides clinical support to physicians in OR, hospital, and clinic settings, including assisting in surgeries and performing casting or splinting. They are also responsible for rooming patients, dressing wounds, providing patient education, and triaging patient calls.
TRIA is looking to hire an Orthopedic Assistant to join our orthopedic team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Provides orthopedic assistance to physicians in the treatment and care of patients in the OR, Hospital, and clinic settings.
Tasks include but are not limited to assisting in surgery, casting, and splinting, rooming patients, seeing post-operative patients in clinic, dressing wounds, providing patient education, triaging patient calls, and other tasks to contribute to quality patient care and services.
The Orthopedic Assistant’s work will not exceed the following: (1) Orthopedic Assistant Scope of Practice/Competency Skills checklist and (2) Casting, Splinting and DME training checklist.
Advanced medical training through military, nursing program, or other similar source.
3-5 years of orthopedic experience is desired.
Experience in the operating room environment is preferred.
00-4:30 with on-call responsibilities (start/end times vary based on clinic templates on clinic days as well as operating room start times/case loads)
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Candidates must have completed a healthcare-related post-secondary education program such as RN, LPN, Surgical Technologist, or Athletic Trainer. A minimum of 3-5 years of orthopedic experience is desired, along with current CPR certification.
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