Physician Assistant (Part-Time- Adult Recon.) - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR•Kyle, TX

About The Position

Texas Orthopedics, a division of OrthoLoneStar, is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive orthopedic health care, with a focus on adult reconstruction, in the South Austin and Kyle areas. The role is based in a clinical setting and has no surgical responsibilities. The provider delivers advanced care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff. Texas Orthopedics describes its work environment as collaborative and team-driven, with an emphasis on professional growth, work–life balance, communication, staff feedback, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Current Texas Physician Assistant license.
1–2 years of orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

Perform medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations, and age- and situation-appropriate health education.
Obtain patient histories and develop patient care charges, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
Order, obtain, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
Design, order, and document treatment plans based on a comprehensive review of the patient’s history of present illness and diagnostic results, including prescribing medications.
Communicate the plan of care to appropriate providers, patients, and family members.
Provide patients and families with instructions related to the plan of care, new treatment plans, and medication regimens.
Provide medical care for injured patients in accordance with accepted standards of care.
Perform or assist with duties needed to support efficiency, quality, and patient and physician schedules.
Provide health education to patients and families as appropriate.
Document medical findings and care provided in the patient’s clinical record, including laboratory and radiographic study information.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members regarding patients’ health needs, outcomes, and the effectiveness of care plans.