Physician Assistant (Hospital & Clinic)

TOA Columbia•Columbia, TN

56d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a full-time, permanent clinical onsite position within Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance. The Physician Assistant is an extension of our Orthopaedic Surgeons, and works closely with them in our practice, serving an important role in our holistic patient care. Our PAs are responsible for providing routine patient care in a clinical setting and aiding our physicians ensuring that our patient care is of the highest effectiveness and quality. Our PAs spend a substantial amount of time in our clinical sites but will also support our surgeons in surgical settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program/Nurse Practitioner Program with experience in Orthopaedic practices preferred
Current and active licenses and certifications
Exceptional customer service skills
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
Operating room experience required

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs)
Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, and order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
Work closely with the TOA surgeons to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting
Provide needed procedures; assist surgery and continually assess patients’ needs and conduct appropriate follow up.
Evaluate consults in the emergency department and round on post-operative patients in the hospital setting.
Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
Assist physicians and ancillary staff in the application of specialized orthopaedic devices, such as braces, splints, and casts.
Participate in a weekend call rotation.
Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care. Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations
Travel to multiple clinics or satellite offices as required