Physician Assistant

Summit Orthopedics•Vadnais Heights, MN

About The Position

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of:  Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.  This Physician Assistant role will float to various Summit teams and locations to provide support throughout the organization in various settings (Clinic, Orthopedic Urgent Care, ASC's, Hospital). Could include both east and west metro locations. As a float you will have the opportunity to train in a variety of settings/sub-specialties (sports med/hand/foot ankle/spine etc..) which may provide opportunities to transition to a role on a specific MD Team, Orthopedic Urgent Care, or a Hospitalist role. This is a full-time role working directly with an Operative Spine Physician and also on the Float team. The schedule will be Mon/Tue with the Operative Spine Team, Wed/Thu/Fri as a float APP. Hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (subject to change and schedule) This role has some variability with the schedule to best meet the needs of the team and patient care. This role involves working closely with the surgeon and second APP to diagnose and treat patients with Spine conditions; This role will be assisting in surgery as needed. In this role you will be asked to travel to multiple Summit locations to meet the needs of our patients. COVID:  Providers (PA/NP) –that will work in non-Summit locations may need to be fully vaccinated or have been granted an approved medical or religious exemption prior to start date.  (These guidelines are determined by each non-Summit location and will be adhered to as appropriate.)

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.
Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.
Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.
Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.
Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education.
Personal Growth. Expansion. Teamwork. Innovation. Be a part of a truly patient-first environment and an organization that cares about their employees.
Function as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.
Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.
Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.
Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.
Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education.
Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.