Licensed in North Carolina as a Physician Assistant
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
DEA license required
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for general orthopedic needs
Assist the physician in clinic while managing an independent patient load
Coordinate patient care including triage, exams, and scheduling
Document all relevant patient data in the electronic medical record
Communicate patient information effectively with healthcare team
Respond to patient inquiries via phone or EPIC MyChart
Analyze clinical practice patterns for improved care efficiency
Benefits
Flexible Monday through Friday hours to accommodate patient needs
Opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment
Access to advanced medical technologies and resources
Support for professional development and continuing education
Engagement in a community-focused healthcare setting
Full Job Description
Job Location(s)
Duke Health Lake Norman, Mooresville/Lake Norman, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Duke Orthopedics forcliniclocations in Mooresville/Lake Norman, NC to provide direct patient care services in collaboration with the attending physician for patients requiring general orthopedic care. The APP will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients in the clinic.
Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide care for patients needing general orthopedic care by assisting the physician in clinic as well as responsible and accountable for independent patient load/clinic.
Coordinate patient care including triage, physical exams, collecting and documenting data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and scheduling laboratory studies. May be involved in assisting with peri-operative workflow including scheduling, pre-ops, and post-op follow-up, diagnostic procedures and professional consultations, and prescribing appropriate interventions and medications.
Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to supervising physician, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data including results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients' condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with physician colleagues.
Respond to patient inquiries and concerns via telephone or EPIC MyChart messages and be accessible to consult with supervising physician as needed.
Analyze clinical practice patterns so as to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience
Prefer Orthopedics work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. If a new graduate, Orthopedics clinical rotations during your education program.
Job Hours
Primary hours will be Monday through Friday with hours flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Job Eligibility Requirements
Education
Physician Assistants:Work requires completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
Certification
BLS required.
License
Physician Assistants: Must be licensed in the state of NC and be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
