Physician Assistant at United Musculoskeletal Partners

Description

Why Choose Us? #TSC

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
• Incredible Culture: Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients. 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Clinic Assistance

• Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)
• Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.
• Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
• Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
• Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.
• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
• Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
• Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

Hospital Assistance

• Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.
• Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.
• Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
• Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.
• Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
• Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.
• Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.
• Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.

Clinic:1-2 days a week

OR: 3-4 days a week

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program
• NP candidates- First Assist Certification (Preferred)
• Current and active licenses and certifications
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Operating room experience preferred