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Physician Assistant

Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin,Madison, WI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with a care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
  • Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
  • Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
  • Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record and maintains patient statistics.
  • Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
  • Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
  • Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
  • Consults with other staff as necessary.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION

  • BA / BS, MS preferred.
  • Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

    • EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in orthopedics is preferred.

    • REQUIREMENTS

  • Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.

    • KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan.
  • Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure / record physiologic and growth indices.
  • Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

    • SKILLS

  • Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
  • Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral
  • Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.

    • ABILITIES

  • Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner.
  • Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

    • ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Normal office environment.
  • Some travel within the community.

    • PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

  • Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
  • Some bending and stretching are required.
  • Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

    • ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.

    • This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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