Orthopedic Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the orthopedic position.

Previously, I was responsible for procedural assistance such as splinting and casting.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Minor Procedure/surgical background
• Clinical and/or business experience in cardiology is preferred, including hospital value analysis experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products (Word, Power Point, Excel and Access)
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training is preferred, but will consider if not
• Active and unrestricted Washington license
• Typically 0-6 calls a weekend
• Need to be BC in ortho surgery

I would like to submit my application for the orthopedic opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for care coordination for patients in CJR bundle, as assigned, and comply with associated policies and procedures and CMS requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Are supported by a full-compliment of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties
• Serves as the essential link for all scheduled joint and spine surgery patients and other care providers
• Manages the Joint Commission accreditation for Joints and assures compliance with programmatic core measures.*
• Manages Operation Walk Program
• Works collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, surgery schedulers, centralized
• Scheduling, physicians, PA’s physician office staff, Day surgery, PAT, PACU, surgery, Care Coordination, Physical Medicine and nursing
• Works in conjunction with the Orthopedic Service Line Director, Director of Surgery and Nurse Manager to assure excellence in clinical services
• Maintains ongoing analysis of the program in conjunction with the Orthopedic Service Line Director, providing outcome measures to assess efficacy and performance improvement of the program

I would like to submit my application for the orthopedic opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for consultations at the request of Attending Physicians and patients at appropriate Atlantic Health System medical center(s).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strongly prefer prior call experience
• Will take ED call and round on patients as necessary
• The coverage needed is sporadic, can be 0-2 weekends per month depending on internal scheduling
• Board Eligible / Certified in Orthopedic Traumatology
• Collaborate with the Administrative Director, Medical Director and Orthopedic Section Chair in setting standards of care and clinical practice guidelines for care of the total joint and general orthopedic patient
• Collaborates with nursing, physicians and ancillary departments toward efficient utilization of resources and development of standardized order sets
• Facilitate patient through put from pre-admission through discharge
• Monitor patient care processes within St

Please consider me for the orthopedic opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for basic technical support and maintenance of computer/ fax/ copier and hardware.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Monitor quality, utilization and outcome indicators and evaluate implementation of data to achieve established targets
• Provide communication of care and service issues to appropriate members of the healthcare team for resolution in a timely manner
• Provide formal and informal education to patients and families and facilitate educational activities for staffs across the continuum of care to meet identified learning needs
• Completion of an accredited surgical assisting program and passing a national certifying exam for certified first assistants (CST/CFA) and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
• CST/CFA National certification and/or Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
• CPR certification at time of employment or within one month of employment
• EPIC experience is preferred
• Will see a wide variety of ages and pathologies associated with all pediatric orthopaedic specialties

I would like to submit my application for the orthopedic opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for casting application and removal according to Physician’s order within 60 minutes of request, 100% accuracy.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrates advanced clinical and managerial skills contributing to the development, maintenance and change in the delivery system for the orthopedic and spine surgery patient
• Follows up with patients post operatively in the hospital to provide consistency with communication and a known contact person
• Maintains expert knowledge of the orthopedic specialty field
• Identifies and facilitates the provision of orthopedic education for nursing, allied health personnel and patient/families.*
• Serves as a role model, teacher, coach and mentor for the healthcare team and community.*
• Telephonic case management experience highly preferred
• Experience with the orthopedic specialty highly preferred
• General working knowledge of casting and splint application and removal