Physician Assistant - Quick Care FT or PT

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center•Lincoln, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination.

Requirements

Board Certified, active Nebraska license in good standing, & DEA license

Nice To Haves

Two years experience is preferred, but not required
Orthopedic knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review x-rays and check room for case specific instruments, supplies, and implants.
Apply dressings, splints, immobilizers, slings, as directed.
Expedite room turnover.
Assist with cleaning and prep for the next case.
Maintain privately owned instruments.
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures as directed by the Supervising Physician.
Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies.
Order, prescribe, dispense and administer medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other orthopaedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance as directed by the supervising physician.
Perform minor procedures such as wound care and joint injection as needed.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
As a member of the NOC team, you may be asked to assist whenever or wherever there is a need.
Orthopedic Care Knowledge
Liaison with Consulting Physicians & Nurses
Core competency of privileges granted