Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
About The Position
Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner) based in our Willow Grove, PA office! This position is designed to support one of our Foot & Ankle Surgeons and will require travel to our offices in Chalfont and Doylestown, PA. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM + on call rotation. Job Summary: The Physician Assistant supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in the office environment. Key Metrics: Increase patient satisfaction and productivity, decrease wait times, compliance with policy and procedure.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Active Physician Assistant licensure and active CPR certification
Responsibilities
- Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients.
- Participates in all aspects of patient care.
- Performs hospital rounds for inpatients.
- Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
- Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
- Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
- Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
- Dictates and documents all patient encounters.
- Dictates Medical Necessity letters.
- Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
- Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
- Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
- Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
- Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
- Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
- Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
- Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- comprehensive health and dental benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off
- retirement savings plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
