Physician Assistant - Spine Surgery

Rothman Orthopaedics•Winter Garden, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Physician Assistant based in our Winter Garden, FL office! This position is designed to support one of our Spine Surgeons and will require travel to Minneola, FL. The Physician Assistant supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in both the operating and 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 Florida 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.
Serves as a first assistant during surgical cases when needed (may be necessary in main O.R. and outpatient surgery center).
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.