Physician Assistant (Surgical) - Twin Cities Orthopedics - Waconia

Revo Health•Waconia, MN

3d•$112,359 - $171,347•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible to provide healthcare services to patients in both the clinic and in surgery, under the direction and responsibility of physician(s). This position is full time and working in our Waconia location. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
DEA registration
>1 year orthopedic experience required
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

spine experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist physician in the clinic (e.g., room and prep patients; order x-rays; compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination)
Assist surgeon in operating room (e.g., pre-surgery planning, position patient in O.R., check for proper instruments, assist in surgical procedure, close wound, remove patient)
Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care
Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
Consultations with (phone or in-person) patients for cast application/adjustment, dressing changes or brace application; etc.
Rounding and call, as required by supervising Physician
Prescribe medications
Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
Any and all other duties as assigned