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Advanced Practice - Orthopedics opening in AZ
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/26/19
PA Ortho opening in Phoenix, AZ
West Valley of Phoenix
Full-time, permanent
Seeking Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join well-established team. Ideally candidate will have experience in Total Joints; however, other general and other sub-specialties will be considered.
Medical group delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. Medical group is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs which drive value and improve the quality of patient care.
Medical group's fellowship-trained physicians provide specialized care in the areas of surgical, non-surgical and rehabilitative hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, fracture management, orthopedic traumatology, hand and wrist procedures, complex articular cartilage restoration, musculoskeletal oncology, foot and ankle reconstruction, physical medicine and rehabilitation, comprehensive spine care, pain management, clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy, headache and facial pain, neuromuscular medicine, spine and peripheral nerve disease, clinical neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, and general neurology care.
As the medical group continues to grow, we are looking for Physician Assistants for:
- Shoulder/Elbow - Northwest Phoenix
- Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant (surgery/clinic)- Busy Board Certified Fellowship Trained Shoulder/Elbow Surgeon
- Interventional Spine/Pain Management (non-surgical) - North Phoenix
- Physician Assistant - Busy Board Certified Fellowship Trained Interventional Spine & Pain Management/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
After Hours Clinic - Peoria
Orthopedic Physician Assistant needed for After Hours Orthopedic Clinic
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
2. Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
3. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
4. Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
5. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics.
6. Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
7. Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
8. Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
9. Consults with other staff as necessary.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION:
- BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience is orthopedics is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
2. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
3. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
SKILLS:
1. Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data..
2. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
3. Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes.
ABILITIES:
1. Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of dependent medical practitioner..
2. Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
West Valley of Phoenix
Full-time, permanent
Seeking Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join well-established team. Ideally candidate will have experience in Total Joints; however, other general and other sub-specialties will be considered.
Medical group delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. Medical group is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs which drive value and improve the quality of patient care.
Medical group's fellowship-trained physicians provide specialized care in the areas of surgical, non-surgical and rehabilitative hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, fracture management, orthopedic traumatology, hand and wrist procedures, complex articular cartilage restoration, musculoskeletal oncology, foot and ankle reconstruction, physical medicine and rehabilitation, comprehensive spine care, pain management, clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy, headache and facial pain, neuromuscular medicine, spine and peripheral nerve disease, clinical neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, and general neurology care.
As the medical group continues to grow, we are looking for Physician Assistants for:
- Shoulder/Elbow - Northwest Phoenix
- Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant (surgery/clinic)- Busy Board Certified Fellowship Trained Shoulder/Elbow Surgeon
- Interventional Spine/Pain Management (non-surgical) - North Phoenix
- Physician Assistant - Busy Board Certified Fellowship Trained Interventional Spine & Pain Management/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
After Hours Clinic - Peoria
Orthopedic Physician Assistant needed for After Hours Orthopedic Clinic
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
2. Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
3. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
4. Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
5. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics.
6. Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
7. Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
8. Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
9. Consults with other staff as necessary.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION:
- BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience is orthopedics is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
2. Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
3. Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
SKILLS:
1. Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data..
2. Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
3. Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes.
ABILITIES:
1. Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of dependent medical practitioner..
2. Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.