OrthoCarolina

Physician Assistant- Gastonia

OrthoCarolina • $90K — $110K *
Gastonia, NC 28054In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an AMA accredited physician assistant program
  • Valid North Carolina PA license
  • Certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Preferred prior experience in orthopedics
  • Preferred prior experience as a physician assistant

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and gather medical history
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with orthopedic staff
  • Perform therapeutic procedures including injections and wound care
  • Assist in orthopedic surgeries as needed
  • Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
  • Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records
  • Round on inpatients and perform consultations as directed

Benefits

  • Regular employment status with OrthoCarolina
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic orthopedic environment
  • Exposure to both office and hospital settings
  • Involvement in a variety of orthopedic procedures
  • Collaborative work with experienced orthopedic surgeons
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for a Physician Assistant to work with one of our Providers at our OrthoCarolina Gastonia office location.

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s). Responsibilities may include assisting the physician in both the office and hospital setting, independent clinics seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, assisting in the operating room as needed, and performing emergency room and floor consultations.

Essential Functions:

  • Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.


  • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.


  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.


  • Serves as assist-at-surgery for orthopedic procedures.


  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.


  • Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.


  • Rounds on hospital inpatients as directed by supervising physician(s) to hospitals assigned and performs emergency room and floor consultations as assigned.


Skills and Abilities:

  • Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.


  • Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.


Qualifications:

  • Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.


Current in the following:

  • North Carolina PA license


  • Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants


  • Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred but not required.


  • Prior experience as a physician assistant is preferred but not required.


Employee Type
Regular

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About OrthoCarolina

OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. OrthoCarolina. You. Improved.
Learn more about OrthoCarolina
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$400 million
* Ladders Estimates

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