APP (PA/NP) - Winston Salem (Mt. Airy)

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and manages infection.
• Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Dictsates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record.
• Uses computer to access/enter needed data.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
• Current in the following:
• North Carolina licensure
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Prior experience as a physician assistant is required.
• Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.A.
• B.S.
• Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant State Licensure - State Licensure

Skills

• Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.