Physician Assistant- OOC

OrthoVirginia•Lynchburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ortho On-Call is a growing Urgent Care center seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their exceptional team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sports medicine physicians. This position will ensure the team continues to deliver quality care in a patient-focused setting. Ortho On-Call's walk-in urgent care clinics are designed specifically to treat acute orthopedic-related injuries and conditions and are supported by the board-certified physicians and full-service therapies of OrthoVirginia. The successful candidate will be a qualified and compassionate provider with a licensure to see all age ranges. OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, offering full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment across the state.

Requirements

Board Certified/Eligible
Prefer 2+ years of orthopedic experience or practice in Emergency/Urgent Care clinical/hospital setting
Active/current state medical license and eligible for a VA Medical License
DEA License
Physical health to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position
Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events, or drills
Ability to follow instructions and make decisions with little supervision
Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
Travels between facilities when indicated
Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills
Experience in Sports injuries, Sprains & strains, Slips, trips, falls, Hand & wrist injuries, Foot & ankle injuries, Knee/shoulder injuries, Cuts & lacerations, Back & neck injuries, Broken bones, Sports physicals (NOVA & RIC), Work-related injuries.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for immediate health care needs, as well as provide employer services.
Urgent care responsibilities, including weekend and early evening shifts.
Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests.
Fracture/Dislocation reductions/management, laceration repair, joint injections.
Instructs patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and medications.
Consults with physicians when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment plan.
Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner.
Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director.
Provides support to medical and office staff.