Physician Assistant
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
ORTHOPEDICS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION BENEFITS PACKAGE QUARTERLY BONUSES
Established in , Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients.
Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company is a vertically integrated musculoskeletal outcomes management company. HOPCo is the managing partner of Arizona-based entities, CORE Institute, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, Michigan-based CORE Institute, and Florida-based Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.
As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for a Physician Assistant . Please see below for the functions and requirements needed in order to be considered for this position :
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES
Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds.
Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
- Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
- Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
- Counsels patient / family on preventative health care.
- Documents patient information and care in medical record and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
- National certification from National Commission on Certifications of PAs. To maintain their national certification, PAs must log hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for a recertification every six years.
- State PA license also required.
- Current CPR certificate required.
EXPERIENCE
Four years of healthcare experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.
ABILITIES
- Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner.
- Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
SKILLS
- Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
- Skill in accurately evaluating 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office environment.
- Some travel within the community.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
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