Physician Assistant (Surgical Float, North Metro) - Twin Cities Orthopedics chez Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Physician Assistant is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients as first assist in surgery with some clinic exposure under direction and responsibility of physician(s).

This is a full-time position supporting our Blaine, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, and Plymouth locations.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g., pre-surgery planning, position patient in O.R., check for proper instruments, assist in surgical procedure, close wound, remove patient)
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care
• Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
• Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
• Pre op/post op orders, rounding and call, as required by supervising Physician
• Prescribe medications
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program-New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• NCCPA certification
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
• DEA registration

Benefits & Compensation:  

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours 
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service  - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

 Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic/office/surgery center setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. 
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.