Physician Assistant - Hand

OrthoArizona

• $90K — $120K *
Gilbert, AZ 85234In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Holds an active Arizona State License.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in practice management software.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the physician's patient treatment schedule.
  • Obtain and review complete medical histories and physical data on patients.
  • Perform physical exams and record findings accurately.
  • Determine and order necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Educate patients about health and illness prevention and treatment options.
  • Provide on-call services as needed to ensure continuous care.
  • Triage patient phone calls and prioritize clinical demands.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading orthopedic practice.
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Comprehensive training on practice management software updates.
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant

As a Physician Assistant with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
  • Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
  • Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
  • Review patient medical records.
  • Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
  • Perform complete physical exam and records findings.
  • Establish presumptive diagnosis.
  • Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
  • Administer injections and medications.
  • Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
  • Recommend community resources to help patient and family needs.
  • Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment procedures.
  • Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
  • Issue diagnostic orders.
  • Triage patient phone calls.
  • Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
  • Provide on call services on assigned basis.
  • Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
  • All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of computer programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Complete and maintain HCP training.
  • Understand/Perform training on practice management software.
  • Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Certification from the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Maintain Arizona State License.
  • Maintain CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a busy orthopedic practice.
* Ladders Estimates

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