Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Description

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.
  • 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 (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
  • Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
  • Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, 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.

Hospital Assistance

  • Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.
  • Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
  • Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.
  • Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
  • Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.
  • Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.
  • Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations.

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
  • Current and active licenses and certifications
  • 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