Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Surgery

Job Summary

About the role

Join a state-of-the-art orthopedic group known for its exceptional patient care and strong community reputation! We are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide support in an outpatient clinic setting and OR assist.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Outpatient setting with OR assist as needed
• All levels of experience welcome

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Physician Assistant
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Physician Assistant license to practice in the state
• CPR Certified
• DEA registration with state

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams.
• Performs or orders tests and interprets results.
• Administers therapeutic procedures as directed.
• Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients.
• Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).
• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician.
• Ensures completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfills all duties assigned by physician.
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment.
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing.
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to: Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities.
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience: Certifications: Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.