Job Type
Full-time
Description
APP Opportunity with OrthoTexas - Frisco | Plano #OTX This Physician Assistant (PA) role is based
north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Frisco and Plano, TX , offering a unique opportunity to serve a growing patient population while remaining connected to the resources of the broader region.
Benefits:- Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
- Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life's challenges
- Generous Paid Time Off:
- Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
- 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
Clinic Assistance- Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)
- Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
- Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case's diagnosis and severity.
- Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
- Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
- Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
- Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.
- Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
- Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
- Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
- Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
- Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
- Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
Hospital Assistance- Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.
- Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.
- Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
- Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.
- Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
- Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.
- Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.
Administrative Responsibilities- Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.
Requirements
Requirements- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Open to new grads or experienced PAs
- NPs must have a Surgical First Assist Certification and a surgical background
- Current and active licenses and certifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated conflict management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Operating room experience preferred
