Physician Assistant

General Description

The Physician Assistant will examine patients, diagnose injuries, and provide treatment under the supervision of an Orthopedic Surgeon. This role involves assisting in the operating room twice a week and working in the clinic on the remaining days.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Triage new, follow up and emergency patients, formulate treatment plans based on diagnosis and confer with supervising physician as needed
• Do pre-procedure H&Ps and complete dictation for file
• Order and review diagnostic tests (i.e., labs, X-rays)
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics and other as applicable
• Perform procedures such as injections, aspirations, case/splint applications and removals
• Answer patient questions regarding post-op care, medications, and support staff questions to work as a team
• Completion of all dictation within 48 hours of seeing a patient in the office setting
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with state licensure required
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• 1 to 3 years of experience preferred
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• Proficiency with computers and computer systems, specifically electronic medical records systems, is required
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Other Information

• This position requires periodic travel to and between practice locations and related companies, as needed and required