Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant program.
Current State licensure as a physician assistant.
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current CPR/AED certification required.
Previous experience in Orthopedics preferred.
Responsibilities
Utilize critical thinking and autonomy in patient care management under physician supervision.
Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients within the healthcare team.
Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures, ensuring proper draping and instrument use.
Demonstrate competent suturing and wound care techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic outcomes.
Conduct post-operative assessments and participate in patient education during hospital rounds.
Provide comprehensive acute and chronic patient care, including history taking and physical exams.
Respond effectively to emergencies, including performing CPR when necessary.
Benefits
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
Exposure to a variety of clinical and surgical settings.
Supportive leadership encouraging adherence to policies and procedures.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders in clinical and surgical settings. Accepts accountability for the outcomes of decisions made related to patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Hospital/Operating Room Setting:
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants. Collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care.
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interdisciplinary consult and patient advocate.
Maintains knowledge of procedures and drapes appropriately, drapes independently with scrub tech.
Demonstrates competent first assisting, uses correct instruments, retracts to provide exposure, anticipates surgeon's needs and follows case flow.
Participates in post-operative assessments and assists in preparing orders.
Assist in the completion and dictation of discharge summaries
Participates in hospital rounds with physicians and conducts peri-operative patient education as needed.
Educates patient and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
Responds to emergencies including use of CPR
Clinical Setting:
Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical exam, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications.
Demonstrates competent diagnostic ability and comprehensive knowledge of general orthopedics.
Assesses established patients including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interacts with patients to ensure patients understanding, including counseling and answering patient questions appropriately.
Orders appropriate tests, interprets x-rays and other tests knowledgeably.
Demonstrates knowledge of and competently administers injections, fit an application of related DME, application of casts and splints, remove sutures/staples, and related wound care.
Consults with and refers patients to physicians appropriately.
Uses practice management and chart systems as needed to access and enter documentation of care provided in patient record.
Performs duties which expedite the function of the office and enhance patient care appropriate to scope of practice and approval of supervising physician.
Maintains statistical information as needed.
On Call:
When required, rotates call coverage during designated physician absences to provide the following:
Promptly return calls
Demonstrates appropriate decision making regarding patient care
Arrives for hospital rounds on time and performs work efficiently and completely
Reviews complex patient care issues and rounds list with covering physician
TEAMWORK
Teamwork:
Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Policies and Procedures
Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program. Current State licensure and certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Current CPR/AED certification. Previous experience as physician assistant in Orthopedics is preferred, but may not be required.
