Physician Assistant, Orthopedics - Temple Faculty Practice

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides medical care and care coordination to increase patient access and contribute to improved quality for patients across all disciplines in the Temple Health University System. The Physician Assistant practices on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers to improve care coordination and patient outcomes. In collaboration with a supervising physician and within the applicable scope of practice and licensure guidelines, the Physician Assistant takes medical histories, conducts physical examinations, diagnoses and treats illnesses, orders and interprets tests, develops treatment plans, counsels patients on preventive care, assists in surgery, and writes prescriptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Certified Physician Assistant required.
• PA Medical Physician Assistant license required.
• Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in a clinical specialty environment preferred.
• Four years of experience as a physician assistant preferred.
• Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory setting preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and care coordination.
• Practice on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers to improve care coordination and patient outcomes.
• Take medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses.
• Order and interpret tests.
• Develop treatment plans and counsel patients on preventive care.
• Assist in surgery and write prescriptions, in accordance with scope of practice and licensure guidelines and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level