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Perm PA-Ortho needed in Nebraska
Bozeman, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Nebraska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/05/20
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
- Full Time, salaried position – not a timed forty (40) hour workweek.
- A typical workday begins and ends helping physicians to see or operate on patients. PAswill see patients individually with Physician supervision.
- Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patientrecords, interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic andtherapeutic procedures needed.
- Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptivediagnosis.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Administers injections and oral medications. Sutures wounds and provides wound care and infection management. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
- Provides call coverage with Physician.
- Rounds on patients
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Other:
- Current BLS certification.
- Current Nebraska or compact State license
- 2 years minimal experience
Other:
- EMR: Epic
- Generous salary and benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Credentialing time frame: 30-60 days
- H1B and J1 Visa applicants will be considered
- Call not required
- Perm position