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　　Dr. Drakos

　　Nurse Practitioner

　　Full-Time

　　Mon-Friday (no weekends/holidays)

　　Dr. Drakos (https://www.hss.edu/physicians_drakos-mark.asp) is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Serving as an assistant to Dr. Drakos, duties will include assisting with patient evaluations, treatments, patient and family education. You will interact closely with patients and families and be an integral part of developing great patient and collegial relationships. Your role is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team. In addition, you will be responsible for upholding stellar customer service practices for patients and families, as well as acting as a liaison to the physician and hospital departments.

　　DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

　　Provide health assessments, diagnosis and treatments for foot and ankle patients

　　Conduct medical histories and physical examinations

　　Manage post-operative patient care

　　Order and review diagnostic studies and communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education

　　Develop individual treatment plans for foot and ankle patients

　　Assist office staff with peer-to-peer requests from insurance carriers during the prior authorization process

　　Evaluate the need for medical necessity letters and complete them accordingly; complete other patient paperwork including disability, letters of restriction, return-to-work/school, Social Security etc.

　　Facilitate communication between physician and hospital departments, department management and patients

　　Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision

　　Promote cooperation through teamwork

　　Complete all in-service learning requirements including but not limited to the annual in-service learning.

　　Perform other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care

　　Position Highlights:

　　Hours: Monday-Friday (no weekends/no call)

　　Medical Benefits: Start on day 1!

　　PTO: 5 weeks + 12 sick days

　　Retirement: 403b retirement savings plan with hospital match

　　Commuter Benefits: Hospital Subsidized Parking/Wage Works

　　Location/Schedule:Mondays (Uniondale, Long Island)

　　Tues-Thursday (NYC Campus) Fridays (can be either location, but primarily Uniondale, Long Island)Qualifications

　　Qualifications:

　　NP licensure, BLS/ACLS certification and NCCPA board certification are required.

　　Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) preferred but not required.

　　Nurse Practitioner candidate must have graduated from an accredited NP program and have current NYS licensure. BLS/ACLS certification and ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) certification are required.

　　Previous experience in orthopedics is highly desired but not required.

　　Candidate must have current Infection Control Certification and have completed a child abuse recognition course. The NP must have excellent communication skills and be a team player. It is essential that the candidate possess strong clinical skills.

　　Other Requirements

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　　Pay Range - Minimum

　　USD $140,662.45/Yr.

　　Pay Range - Maximum

　　USD $161,662.45/Yr.

　　Posted Date2 weeks ago(1/17/2024 3:19 PM)

　　Job ID2024-18855

　　LocationUS-NY-New York

　　CategoryAdvanced Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

　　Emp StatusRegular Full-Time

　　Hours per Week35

　　ShiftDays