Physician Assistant - Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Surgery (Joint) - Full Time

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.

Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.

Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results.

Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.

Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.

Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts.

Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions. Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certifications in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient management team.

Act as a liaison representing Ortho between the inpatient staff, outside providers, insurance companies, and patients to provide complete patient care.

Assist with prepping faculty clinics prior to their scheduled dates.

Assist with facilitating the faculty clinics to ensure efficiency and effective patient care.

Assist with new and follow-up patient histories and physical exams.

Facilitate the correct ordering of studies and procedures while in faculty clinics.

Function as the first clinical point of contact for your patients to provide clinical support through the entire continuum of care.

Manage patients' clinical requests to include medication refills, ordering of DME/services, and completion of necessary paperwork/letters.

Perform and assist with medical procedures with or without direct physician supervision within the scope of the license/certification.

Provide patient education and participate in patient/family interventions.

Follow post-operative patients and monitor for any postoperative complications and patients have the resources necessary for recovery.

Ensures the appropriate applications of critical pathways.

Consult with patients and prospective patients/families by phone.

Evaluate/triage need for care and advise regarding appropriate interventions including need for emergency treatment.

Consult with other professionals regarding decision-making for patient care as needed.

Participate in decision-making with patients by providing information regarding pathophysiology and benefits/risks of treatment options.

Assist with clinical and administrative staff development. Other duties as assigned.