Current state PA license, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Master's in PA studies from an accredited university
Experience in urgent care or orthopedic settings is a plus
Strong communication skills for patient education and team collaboration
Ability to work independently and make critical decisions under pressure
Responsibilities
Obtain patient history and perform assessments through observation and examination
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as needed
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
Implement interventions to support patient stability
Assess and revise care plans based on physician recommendations
Consult with staff regarding referrals and follow-ups
Educate patients and families using appropriate resources
Benefits
Hands-on experience in a busy orthopedic practice
Opportunity to work closely with an orthopedic surgeon
Professional development activities and seminars
Supportive clinical team environment
Flexible scheduling with day/evening shifts available
Full Job Description
Join our Urgent Care team! LBJI is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our busy, well-established orthopedic practice in Northwest Indiana. The position will focus primarily on Urgent Care sports medicine and general orthopedics.
This is a great opportunity for a PA interested in orthopedics, with competitive compensation, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work closely with an orthopedic surgeon and experienced clinical team. Both experienced PAs and motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work independently in the Urgent Care. They may be responsible for consulting on patients, provide medical care, medication management, and care coordination for patients with chronic or acute injuries.
Essential Job 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
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Master's in PA studies from an accredited University
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.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients.
Travel between all Lakeshore Bone & Joint facilities is required for this position.
