Physician Assistant

TOA Middle • Nolensville, TN

6d

About The Position

The Physician Assistant is an extension of Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance’s (TOA) Orthopaedic Surgeons and works closely with them to support holistic patient care. The role provides routine care in clinical settings and helps physicians deliver effective, high-quality care. Physician Assistants spend substantial time at clinical sites and also support surgeons in surgical settings. Travel to multiple clinics or satellite offices may be required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and active licenses and certifications.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Operating room experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in orthopaedic practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
• Establish diagnoses and treatment plans, implement necessary ancillary services, and order additional studies or laboratory evaluations as appropriate.
• Work with TOA surgeons to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting.
• Provide procedures, assist with surgery, continually assess patients’ needs, and conduct appropriate follow-up.
• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians or ancillary staff with applying specialized orthopaedic devices.
• Fit and measure patients for braces and orthopaedic devices.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribing orders.
• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions, and provide consultation and education to patients and their personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
• Provide supporting documentation and coding information for 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time