PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Orthopedics
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) assists the Orthopedic surgeons in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. The PA will practice under a supervising physician with responsibilities to include conducting patient evaluations, formulating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, assisting in surgeries, providing patient education, and managing post-operative care. They may also perform procedures like joint injections.
Requirements
- Certification/degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Two years of PA experience in a primary care practice, or a relevant specialty practice preferred.
- Current licensure as a PA-C by the State of Vermont.
- Certifications as an adult or family Physician Assistant by a national organization, which is recognized by the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice.
- Qualified to be credentialed by the BMH Medical Staff.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- DEA license.
- OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
Responsibilities
- Conducting patient evaluations
- Formulating treatment plans
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Assisting in surgeries
- Providing patient education
- Managing post-operative care
- Performing procedures like joint injections
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
