Tier 1 Advance Practice Provider

CAMPBELL CLINIC PC•Cookeville, TN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides health care services to patients under the direction, supervision and responsibility of the orthopaedic physician.

Bachelor’s degree required.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program recognized by the state committee of Physician Assistants and the Board of Medical Examiners.
Successful completion of the examination of the National Board for Certification of Physician Assistants.
Previous experience in minor medical care and emergency care is required.
Must be computer literate.
Intermediate computer skills are required.
Must hold and maintain a valid license issued by the National Board for Certification of Physician Assistants

Performs patient evaluation and work up, including but not limited to; history and physical assessment, patient/family/caregiver education, routine laboratory, diagnostic, and physical therapy reports
Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan
Collaborates with physicians on plan of care
Maintains and reviews patient record and other pertinent information
Institutes and executes protocols as specified by physician
Administers all recognized first aid procedures in the event of an emergency
Administers injections, aspirations, removal and placement of sutures/staples as necessary
Performs and assists with reductions of fractures and dislocations as well as the removal or excision of superficial orthopaedic hardware
Assists in surgery as directed by assigned surgeon
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
Performs other related duties as assigned