Physician Assistant (PA-C) / ARNP - Hand

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

6d•$100,339 - $180,610•Hybrid

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, we are committed to fostering growth and development by hiring and supporting people from diverse backgrounds. We pride ourselves on delivering Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. The Physician Assistant/ARNP is a critical part of our team, providing essential services to uphold our values and deliver excellent surgical and clinical care. This role involves working one-on-one with a hand specialist, Dr. John Howlett, and supporting the clinical needs of a wide range of orthopedic patients. The position is office-based, with a split focus across different POA clinic locations, and includes participation in an ER call coverage schedule with a separate stipend. This is an ideal role for a self-motivated and experienced PA-C/ARNP looking to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge, supporting patients from initial evaluation through post-operative care and continuation of treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant or ARNP Program.
Washington State Physician Assistant, or ARNP License, Current.
Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association.
Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
Ability to listen, interact, and communicate verbally and in writing.
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.
Two years prior experience in surgery preferred.
Greater than 5 years' experience.

Responsibilities

Greeting/identifying patients and completing/documenting accurate history and physical examinations, which may include 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.
Administering and/or injecting medications.
Performing wound care, applying or removing casts and splints, applying wound dressings, and removing sutures and staples.
Instructing and counseling patients regarding the total treatment plan and therapeutic regimens.
Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record.
Obtaining and maintaining technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance.
Remaining proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
Assisting in surgical procedures if desired.
Performing hospital rounds, including patient care, charting, paperwork/documentation, and interacting with patients, families/caregivers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners, especially if covering ER call or working weekends at orthopedic urgent cares.
Initiating Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
Providing education to patients, families, and significant others using established educational materials.
Performing other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan.
Advocating for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the healthcare profession.
Integrating evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Seeking experiences and formal/independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Establishing an effective relationship with the supervising physician.
Completing duties and assisting others as directed.
Following all policies as introduced during new associate onboarding, updated in real-time, and outlined in the Associate Handbook.