Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Central

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group's Orthopedics Central is seeking a Physician Assistant to join Dr. Myrin's team in Northwest Oklahoma City. This full-time position involves working Monday through Friday, with hours varying based on the surgery schedule. The role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care within Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, partnering with patients to live healthier lives. The Physician Assistant will provide medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up, assist the physician with procedures, and serve as a liaison between the physician and patient, adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma
Requires current BLS certification
Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in surgery setting preferred

Responsibilities

Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes
Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications
Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record
Assists physician(s) in surgery (i.e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post op orders, etc.)
Provides wound care and infection management
Makes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge summaries as requested