Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Physician Assistant (PA)
Reports To : Physician
Division : Hand
Location : Mansfield
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
The PA will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute / chronic conditions as well as functioning as a surgical assistant.
Essential Job Functions :
- Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physician.
- Perform routine outpatient procedures and surgeries including regional anesthesia, tendon repair, incision and drainage, and wound closure and management.
- Assist physician in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems.
- Order and interpret test results and recommended treatment of patients.
- Administer injections as needed when indicated.
- Provide postoperative patient care.
- Write prescriptions and medical orders.
- Participate in Division research and educational activities.
- Interact and work with orthopedic surgery residents and division fellows.
- Must be able to travel to other UOI offices as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.
Requirements :
- Must be eligible for licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in Massachusetts and / or the State of Rhode Island.
- 2 years’ experience as an orthopedic Physician’s Assistant or a new PA graduate with orthopedic experience.
- Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients, and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional, and courteous manner.
- Professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
- Must be able to travel to all sites if / when necessary.
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