Physician Assistant (PA-C) / ARNP - Hand

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Proliance Orthopedic Associates is seeking a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join their team in Renton, WA. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a hand specialist, Dr. John Howlett, and is ideal for a self-motivated and experienced PA-C/ARNP looking to expand their skill set and clinical knowledge. The position involves supporting orthopedic patients across various stages of care, including non-operative, new patient evaluations, pre-operative appointments, injections, and post-operative follow-up. The PA/NP will have an office-based focus split between different POA clinic locations and will also participate in an ER call coverage schedule, which includes a separate stipend. This is a well-rounded role for those seeking to maximize their clinical expertise in orthopedics.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant or ARNP Program
Washington State Physician Assistant, or ARNP License, Current
Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
Two years prior experience in surgery preferred
Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
Superior customer service skills
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
Clear oral and written communication
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Nice To Haves

Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is an asset or ARNP certification
Preference will be given to those candidates that have greater than 5 years' experience.

Responsibilities

Greeting/ identifying patient & completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients
Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans
Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice
Prescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges
Administer and/or inject medications
Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes
Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record
Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance
Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines
Assist in Surgical Procedures if desired
Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners if they choose to cover ER call or working 1 out 6 weekends at one of our orthopedic only urgent cares.
The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan
Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession
Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making
Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician
Complete duties and assist others as directed
Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook