Physician Assistant - Walk-In Clinic

Rothman Orthopaedics•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Physician Assistant based in our South Philadelphia, PA office! This position is designed to support our Walk-In Clinic and will require travel to other offices as needed for coverage. The Physician Assistant evaluates and treats patients with orthopaedic problems in the walk-in clinic environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Active licensure as a Pennsylvania Physician Assistant, active CPR Certification
Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office

Nice To Haves

Orthopaedic or Emergency Department experience preferred
Comfortable evaluating/treating acute orthopedic injuries and working up orthopedic problems

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients during office hours to assure high quality and efficient Orthopedic care.
Participates in all aspects of ambulatory patient care.
Stabilization of acute and subacute orthopedic injuries/conditions.
Orders and applies splints and braces.
Instructs patients and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
Assist patients and staff with arranging timely and appropriate follow up.
Responsible for ordering and reviewing X-rays during office hours.
Orders advanced diagnostic studies and helps to arrange follow up to go over results.
Prescribes Physical Therapy for patients.
Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
Completes patient school/work notes.
Arrange follow up if patient needs Disability forms filled out.
Dictates and documents all patient encounters.
Reviews available past medical history of who present to Urgent care for orthopedic problems.
Performs joint reduction, joint aspiration and joint injections for appropriate orthopedic conditions.
Consults with RI attending physician to discuss management and plan of care on as needed basis
Communicates with RI physicians, RI Staff and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
Coordinates with Urgent Care PAs/NPs to create a monthly coverage schedule.
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.