Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

ORTHOPEDICS | COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION | BENEFITS PACKAGE | QUARTERLY BONUSES

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in musculoskeletal 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 mission to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for Physician Assistant s . Please see below for the functions and requirements needed to be considered for this position :

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This position is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.

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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consult with physicians as needed and refer 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 the use of CPR.
• Counsels patient / family on preventative health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical records and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.

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