Physician Assistant - Macon, GA

Barbour Orthopaedics & Sports • Macon, MI

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About The Position

Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its team in Macon, Georgia. The Physician Assistant acts as an extension of the physician and provides a high level of patient care in an orthopedic practice. The position has no call and no weekend work. The role includes evaluating patients, reviewing diagnostic information, developing preliminary diagnoses and treatment recommendations with attending physicians, and ensuring patients understand their treatment plans. The Physician Assistant provides pre- and post-operative care, assists surgeons in the operating room, performs orthopedic procedures, manages inpatient and outpatient cases, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team. Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine describes its integrated Patient Care Management model as combining dedicated care coordination, clinical expertise, and medical documentation support to improve patient outcomes and referral relationships.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• NCCPA certified.
• Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
• At least two years of clinical experience in orthopedics, urgent care, sports medicine, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
• Formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising orthopedic physicians.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies, including X-rays, MRI, CT, and laboratory tests.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care, education, and follow-up.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room, including first-assist duties.
• Perform procedures such as joint injections, wound care, casting, splinting, and suturing.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient orthopedic cases.
• Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in patient education, counseling, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of orthopedic best practices, guidelines, and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, evaluate laboratory results, establish preliminary diagnoses, and make recommendations to the attending physician.
• Ensure patients have a complete understanding of their treatment plans.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Free parking.
• Coverage for the cost of maintaining a DEA registration.
• Inclusion under the company's malpractice policy and listing on its malpractice certification.
• Individual coverage under the group plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed