PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists•Allentown, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to work in a combination of hospital and clinical/ office hours. A successful candidate must possess excellent people skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to work within a team environment. The candidate will join an experienced mid-level staff. Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred, but not required. http://www.oaaortho.com/careers Essential Functions: • Administers office and hospital patient care, including first assist during surgery. • Coordinates pre/post-operative care • Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. • Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. • Maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart. • Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician. • Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P) • Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. • Participates in call schedule including, at a minimum, call with the respective attending with additional days as requested with another OAA physician. • Promotes vision and mission statement of the group. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Requirements

Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current Physician Assistant Certification
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania
Act 34 PA Criminal Background
Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and staff members
Decision making and team leadership experience
Ability to multitask
Possess excellent people skills
Strong computer skills with electronic medical records experience
Self-motivated, flexible team player

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of surgical experience preferred
Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus

Responsibilities

Administers office and hospital patient care, including first assist during surgery.
Coordinates pre/post-operative care
Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart.
Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician.
Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P)
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Participates in call schedule including, at a minimum, call with the respective attending with additional days as requested with another OAA physician.
Promotes vision and mission statement of the group.
Other duties as assigned.