Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine Surgical - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Physician Assistant is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients in both the clinic and in surgery, under direction and responsibility of physician(s).

This is a full-time position working at our Maple Grove and Plymouth locations.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health).

Essential Functions :

• Assist physician in the clinic (e.g., room and prep patients; order x-rays; compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination)
• Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g., pre-surgery planning, position patient in O.R., check for proper instruments, assist in surgical procedure, close wound, remove patient)
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care
• Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
• Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
• Consultations with (phone or in-person) patients for cast application / adjustment, dressing changes or brace application; etc.
• Rounding and call, as required by supervising Physician
• Prescribe medications
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration / license
• DEA registration
• 1 year orthopedic experience preferred

Essential Requirements :

Ability to :

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor);

frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required

• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations i-Health’s Core Values :

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and / or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions :

Clinic / office / surgery center setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.