Physician Assistant

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan•Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

15h

About The Position

As a Physician Assistant at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan’s NOW Urgent Care, you will help patients experiencing a wide range of conditions. You will be responsible for assessing and treating patients independently, with the guidance of on-call physicians if necessary. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of orthopedic practices and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

Requirements

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Licensed with the State of Michigan
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
2+ years of experience in an Orthopaedic setting.
Knowledge of the professional medical/surgical orthopaedic practice
Appropriate ability to give and evaluate patient care
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care
Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition, and interpreting findings
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, Physicians, and the public
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt, apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Requires full range of body motion
Manual dexterity required to handle and lift patients
Employee may be required to lift over 50 pounds
Ability to ambulate frequently through the office to assist in seeing patients and making rounds
Ability to stand for long periods
Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight

Nice To Haves

Experience in Urgent Care and/or Sports related injuries.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Plans:
Elicits appropriate present and past medical history and review of systems
Performs appropriate physical examination and orders appropriate diagnostic studies
Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in history and physical examination
Establishes appropriate differential diagnosis
Assesses stability of chronic illness and compliance with present therapy; monitors for complications of disease or therapy
Establishes appropriate treatment plan. Assesses need for physical intervention
Determines timing for follow-up and orders appropriate referrals
Performs technical procedures and utilizes basic diagnostic instruments with skill
Counsels regarding health maintenance and injury prevention, and provides anticipatory guidance as appropriate
Adheres to the drug formulary policy by prescribing within the practice agreement set forth by supervising physicians 100% of the time
Maintains confidentiality of patient and practice information with no infractions.
Consistently displays a caring and responsive attitude, represents the practice in a positive manner, and conducts all activities respecting patient/customer rights and expectations
Patient Education and Counseling:
Assesses and tailors education to learning capabilities and readiness of individual
Priorities learning needs and documents them
Ensures that time frame and subject matter is appropriate for individuals
Utilizes appropriate teaching materials (handouts, demonstration, etc.) and documents use and patient outcome.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
Adheres to agreed-upon format/protocol for documentation of records
Maintains appropriate level of documentation to promote/support level of complexity when compare against/to service fee charges
Reviews and updates problem and initiates problem and medication list on new patients
Documents telephone calls with patients and other healthcare providers
Documents visit in concise, clear, logical, and legible manner
Continuous Learning and Research:
Identified the knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment , peer review, and supervisory review
Participates in a variety of education activities in order to maintain and increase competency
Maintains licensure/certification
Uses continuing-education opportunities as a basis for expanding medical knowledge and improving clinical skills, and incorporates these into the daily practice of medicine
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Provides constructive feedback as it relates to performance, patient flow, and patient care issues
Provides in-services and clinical education for staff members on an “as needed” basis
Identifies barriers to patient care flow or delivery, and assists at formulating corrective action
Serves as a role model for patient interaction and conflict resolution for clinical staff
Works collaboratively with health team members, both in and out of office setting, to ensure complete delivery of prescribed care
Interpersonal relations with other health care workers are regularly fostered in a courteous and friendly manner
Facilitates resolution of conflicts with staff members
Consistently receives and gives suggestions and constructive criticism in a professional manner
Safety Policies and Procedures:
Regularly performs job tasks in accordance with company policy and procedures, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing of physical barriers and safety equipment
Demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area and practices proper infection control and universal precautions techniques
Regularly maintains work area and equipment in neat and orderly manner, assists in the cleaning of other work areas, and corrects any malfunctioning equipment or environmental issues