Physician Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

*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 care

Administrative 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