Job Description
Job Description Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job SummaryWe are seeking a part time Physician Assistant 3 days a week to join our team! As a Physician Assistant, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- This position involves providing direct patient care in a busy orthopedic clinic setting
- The Orthopedic PA will work collaboratively with a supervising orthopedic surgeon to deliver the high quality of care to patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues
- Opportunity to assist in surgical procedures
- Conduct comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRI, and CT scans
- Provide reductions, splinting, wound care, and bed side procedures when indicated
- Joint injections, casting, splinting, brace fitting, osteoporosis injections
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting all patients interactions, treatments, and procedures according to hospital policy
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed to practice as a PA in California
- BLS and DEA Certification required