Spine APP

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Proliance Orthopedic Associates is seeking a certified Physician Assistant to join their team in Renton, WA. This critical role involves working one-on-one with spine surgeon Dr. Jason Thompson, contributing to the delivery of excellent surgical and clinical care. The ideal candidate will be a committed, self-motivated individual who provides essential services to uphold the organization's service, care, and values.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program
Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current
Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
Superior customer service skills
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
Clear oral and written communication
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Nice To Haves

Two years prior experience in surgery preferred
Preference will be given to those candidates that have greater than 5 years' experience.

Responsibilities

Greeting/ identifying patient & completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients
Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans
Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice
Prescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges
Administer and/or inject medications
Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes
Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record
Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance
Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines
Assist in Surgical Procedures
Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
Emergency Room: includes evaluating and treatment of patients and first assist in the OR.
ER call is paid a stipend and hourly after specific times.
Answering service coverage and responsibilities
The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan
Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession
Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making
Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician
Complete duties and assist others as directed
Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook