Physician Assistant - InstantOrtho

OrthoArizona

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Active Arizona State License.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Working knowledge of computer programs and practice management software.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain patient treatment schedules in alignment with physician requirements.
  • Obtain and document comprehensive patient medical histories.
  • Review and interpret patient medical records for diagnostic purposes.
  • Perform thorough physical exams and record the findings accurately.
  • Establish presumptive diagnoses and recommend further testing as necessary.
  • Order laboratory and diagnostic tests to aid in treatment decisions.
  • Administer injections and medications as prescribed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work autonomously in a fast-paced clinic environment.
  • Focus on walk-in orthopedic cases, offering exposure to diverse patient scenarios.
  • Potential for ongoing professional development and software training.
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant - Instant Ortho

This position will be based out of our InstantOrtho clinic. Focusing on walk in orthopedic cases. This is a great opportunity to work autonomously in a fast pace, clinic based role.

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.

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