Physician Assistant - Spine

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute•Chesterton, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care, medication management, and care coordination for patients with chronic or acute injuries. As the region's dedicated experts in exceptional musculoskeletal care, our doctors and staff at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute have served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968. With state-of-the-art facilities, we are dedicated to delivering the exceptional, compassionate care patients need to keep moving and keep enjoying their life.

Requirements

Master’s in PA studies from an accredited University
Minimum of 2-years Physician Assistant or orthopedic experience
Current state PA license
Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan
Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices
Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurement
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems
Employ critical thinking and problem solving
Ethical reasoning and decision making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Maintain patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation and examination
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as needed
Implement interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability
Assess and revise care plans based on physician recommendations and patient changes
Consult with other staff regarding referrals, follow-ups, and transfer of care
Educate patient and family by providing educational tools and resources to aid in decision making
Participate in professional development activities and attend seminars as needed
Exercise initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve medical objectives
Assist physician in orthopedic clinic
Other duties as assigned
All employees have a responsibility to comply with our organization’s policies and procedures, adhere to our Code of Conduct, complete required compliance training modules, and report any observations of non-compliance.