Physician Assistant - InstantOrtho

About OrthoArizona

At OrthoArizona, we’re bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve all orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley. We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers, including physical and occupational therapists, PAs, and NPs. Today, we’re one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices, with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in-house state-of-the-art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona, we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.

This position will be based out of our InstantOrtho clinic, focusing on walk-in orthopedic cases. This is a great opportunity to work autonomously in a fast-paced, clinic-based role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Perform complete physical exams and record findings.
• Establish presumptive diagnoses.
• Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment procedures.
• Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
• Issue diagnostic orders.
• Triage patient phone calls.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provide on-call services on an assigned basis.
• Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete and maintain HCP training.
• Understand and perform training on practice management software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Maintain Arizona State License.
• Maintain CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a busy orthopedic practice.