Job Summary
Job Description
Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to join its team! The PA will provide surgical assisting, perform office-based responsibilities and share in evening and weekend duties with our current PA’s. This is an excellent opportunity to employ your interest in providing care to high school, college, semi-professional and recreational athletes as well as enjoying the challenges of assessment and treatment of a wide range of non-sports related musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Primary Functions & Accountabilities
- Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
- Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
- Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
- Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
- Ensures that medical charts and administrative paper work is completed in a timely manner
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
- Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
- May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation
- Assesses patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements
- May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures
- Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
- Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented
- Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
Job Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program is required.
- Must maintain CEU's in pertinent clinical practice according to licensure requirements.
- BLS Certification must be maintained.
- Prefer 2 years of experience. Orthopedic experience highly desired. However, new graduates are encouraged to apply
Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes: competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.
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We have openings nationwide, so when applying please include your CV, all states of interest, and citizenship status: US Citizen, Green Card, J1, or H1 visa.
Position ID: EC214288