Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute•Portage, IN

21h

About The Position

LBJI is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its busy, well-established orthopedic practice in Northwest Indiana. The position focuses primarily on urgent care sports medicine and general orthopedics, offering hands-on experience and the opportunity to work closely with an orthopedic surgeon and experienced clinical team. Experienced PAs and motivated new graduates are welcome to apply. The PA works independently in Urgent Care and may consult on patients, provide medical care and medication management, and coordinate care for patients with chronic or acute injuries. The work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Travel between Lakeshore Bone & Joint facilities is required.

Requirements

Current state Physician Assistant license.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories and perform assessments through 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 patients in regaining or maintaining physiologic stability.
Assess and revise care plans based on physician recommendations and changes in patients’ conditions.
Consult with other staff regarding referrals, follow-ups, and transfer of care.
Educate patients and families by providing tools and resources to support decision-making.
Participate in professional development activities and attend seminars as needed.
Exercise initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve medical objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.