Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescription* Must be willing to work both locations and be on call. Must have surgery experience*Clinic Assistance* Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum / join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)* Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested.* Be responsible for PR / PO and all surgery related paperwork.
• Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case's diagnosis and severity.* Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Provide minor office surgical care (suturing)* Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
• Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, and other clinic procedures.* Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
• Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.* Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.* Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization* Assist in managing Patients with direct patient careAdministrative Responsibilities* Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.* Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.Requirements* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Required)* 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required)* Must be be licenses in State of Texas.
• Excellent customer service skills* Demonstrated conflict management skills* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail* Operating room experience preferred
14 days ago