Confluence Health

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Confluence Health$141K — $171K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington required by start date.
  • Relevant experience in a clinical setting desired.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized health care to patients, including examinations and treatment of illnesses.
  • Perform surgical assistance as needed.
  • Counsel patients and families on physical and emotional health issues.
  • Engage in health promotional activities and community events.
  • Contribute to clinical care decisions and policy planning.
  • Maintain thorough medical records and demonstrate proficiency with EMR systems.
  • Collaborate with staff and physicians to develop patient care plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Participation in health promotion activities and community engagement events.
Full Job Description
Salary Range

$68.27 - $82.69
Summary

Provides appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Also provides surgical assistance as needed. Participates in shared department call schedule as needed. Performs examinations; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; performs in office procedures within the scope of their licensure, instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Essential Functions

  1. Provide specialized health care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. Provides surgical assistance as needed.
  2. Provides surgical assistance as needed.
  3. Counsels patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
  4. Participates in health promotional activities, community events, and committees as needed.
  5. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
  6. Maintains thorough and complete medical records in a timely manner and demonstrates proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
  7. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
  8. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient's needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
  9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Wash-ington, required by start date.


Desired:
  • Related Experience

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
  • Walking - F
  • Sitting/Standing - F
  • Reaching: Shoulder height - F
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
  • Climbing - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling/Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
  • Twisting/Turning - O
  • Repetitive Movement - O


Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed at in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

Job Classification:
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position:
  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - No
  • Cold - No
  • Mechanical Hazards - No
  • Hazardous Substances -Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - No
  • Noise - Yes
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes

About Confluence Health

Confluence Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides medical services to residents of North Central Washington. The system includes two hospitals, more than 40 medical specialties, primary care clinics, and satellite locations throughout the region. Confluence Health is committed to providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to its patients. The organization is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through education, outreach, and community partnerships.
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