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 to the healthcare team
Respond to patient inquiries via phone or EPIC MyChart
Analyze clinical practice patterns to enhance care quality
Benefits
Flexible Monday through Friday hours to accommodate patient needs
Opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment
Engagement in both clinical and administrative responsibilities
Access to advanced medical technologies and resources
Support for professional development and continuing education opportunities
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.
DEA license required.
About Duke University
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
