Master's in PA studies from an Accredited University
Current state PA license
Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
2+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant or in Orthopedic settings preferred
Current CPR Certification
Responsibilities
Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation and examination
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
Implement interventions for patient physiologic stability
Educate patients and families with educational tools and resources
Conduct rounds on ER and post-operative patients
Assist physician in orthopedic surgery
Benefits
Professional development activities and seminar attendance encouraged
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
Exposure to diverse patient cases in a hands-on setting
Engagement with cutting-edge orthopedic practices
Possibility for flexible working hours
Compliant and supportive workplace culture ensuring ethics and accountability
Full Job Description
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The surgical Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care, medication management, and care coordination for patients with chronic or acute injuries.
Essential Functions: Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation and examination
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as needed
Implement interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability
Asses and revise care plans based on physician recommendations and patient changes
Consult with other staff regarding referrals, follow-ups, and transfer of care
Educate patient and family by providing educational tools and resources to aid in decision making
Participate in professional development activities and attend seminars as needed
Exercise initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve medical objectives
Assist physician in orthopedic surgery
Conducts rounds at hospitals on ER and post-operative patients as directed by physician
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge:
Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan
Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices
Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurement
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems
Employ critical thinking and problem solving
Ethical reasoning and decision making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Maintain patient confidentiality
Education: Master's in PA studies from an Accredited University
Experience: Minimum of 2-years Physician Assistant or Orthopedic experience preferred
Requirements: Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current CPR Certification
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients and with testing sites and surgery departments. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Contact involves dealing with injured sick people.
Compliance:
All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization's policies and procedures, adhere to our Code of Conduct, complete required compliance training modules, and report any observations of non-compliance.
