PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - DR. ROMER

Job Description

Job Description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- DR. ROMER

Matthew Romer, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton , which has two convenient locations in Dayton and Tipp City, Ohio. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to the people of Dayton, Miamisburg, Tipp City, and surrounding communities.

He specializes in robotic partial and total knee replacement, anterior total hip replacement, revision total knee replacement, revision total hip replacement, orthopedic trauma, and outpatient total joint procedures. He also performs knee arthroscopy, knee steroid injection, hip steroid injection, and knee gel injection.

https : / / www.orthodayton.com / physicians / matthew -romer /

Department : Clinic - Hours : Full Time

Office Locations : Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton (OID) Dayton and Tipp City, OH

Responsible To : Clinic Manager

Position Summary :

A physician assistant employed by Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton (OID) an OrthoAlliance Partner Practice is expected to assist in the medical and surgical care of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting as outlined in the Principal Duties and Responsibilities below. A physician assistant will report directly to their respective attending physician and will participate in all aspects of patient care as indicated and will be expected to perform duties described.

Position Responsibilities / Standards :

Outpatient Clinics

• Attend outpatient clinics and participates in the initial evaluation, as well as, longitudinal care of patients.
• Obtain detailed medical history and perform comprehensive physical examination of patients.
• Order and review appropriate diagnostic testing including radiographs, CT scans, MRI’s, EMG’s and DEXA scans.
• Conduct procedures (under direction and appropriate level of supervision of the attending physician), including but not limited to : management of closed fractures including casting and splinting and aspiration / injection of bursae and / or joints.
• Develop and implement plan of care with attending supervision.
• Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care and services rendered to the patient in their medical record in a timely fashion.
• Make appropriate referral for consultations when indicated.
• Provide both pre and post operative patient education to patients and their families.
• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care, referral for consultation or counseling.
• Communicate with referring or primary care physicians, athletic training and physical therapy staff regarding patient care and treatment.
• Provide follow up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the attending physician.
• Prescription of medications to accomplish the plan of treatment as delineated by attending physician.
• Organization and task assignment to other healthcare team members (RN’s, MA’s and technicians) to facilitate flow of patients.
• Must have a basic understanding of current CMS guidelines for E&M coding of medical services rendered.
• Must have a basic knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) usage and basic computer skills.

Surgery

Inpatient Care

On –Call or Special Requirements

Education / Experience Required :

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any positions reporting to it. However, the incumbent provides training and guidance to clinic support staff and others as appropriate. Responsible for making recommendations for hiring, corrective actions, terminations and performance evaluations of clinical staff

Working Conditions

Generally busy clinical environment including office, clinics, operating room and hospital. Will be required to travel to various clinic and hospital based locations. There is requirement for prolonged standing and walking and moderate physical activity. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Will work with blood or blood borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Success Factors

Physical Requirements :

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and / or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.