Physician Assistant - Full-Time - AVALA Ortho. - RO34

AVALA•Covington, LA

About The Position

The Physician Assistant is responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records and scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. They work as a team with our nurses/medical assistants and physicians in delivering premium care to patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians following established standards and practices. Conducts thorough medical histories, performs physical examinations, initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of pain to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan with direct review by a physician. Must be able to work with autonomy and under direction of supervising physician. Assistant in Orthopedic surgical procedures. Assess post-operative patients. Perform peer-to-peer conferences and assist with necessary items to obtain authorization. Educates patients regarding their pain, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards. Performs appropriate record keeping, completes appropriate patient medical chart, transcribes lab data and routine correspondences. Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care. Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes. Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition. Assess characteristics of patients' pain such as intensity, location, and duration using standardized clinical measures. Adhere to CDC prescription guidelines. May organize referrals and/or consultations when appropriate. Will participate in research and education/training as requested. Create and implement individualized care plans according to each individual patient’s health needs. Monitor ongoing therapy and compliance of patients Monitor patients to determine how well they are responding to prescribed treatments and make changes to ensure further efficacy. Delegate's adequate authority to staff MAs to properly perform assigned responsibilities. Complete appropriate encounter documentation and prepare medications to be sent in a timely manner. Performs other duties as required by the Medical Director, Staff Physicians, Practice Manager. Other duties as assigned/required. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved PA Program
Meet Louisiana Licensing requirements applicable to a practicing PA
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS PALS) Certification
Current Certification by the National Commission of Physician’s Assistants
Ability to work within a team and take direction
Must be familiar with the EHR medical charting system
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate reliability and responsiveness
Demonstrates sound judgment in respecting the confidentiality of patient and employee information
Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties
Promotes and demonstrates exceptional customer service skills
Shares and receives information, concerns and feedback in a supportive manner
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information
Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

2 years Orthopedic Experience Preferred
Surgical Assistance Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians following established standards and practices.
Conducts thorough medical histories, performs physical examinations, initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of pain to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan with direct review by a physician.
Must be able to work with autonomy and under direction of supervising physician.
Assistant in Orthopedic surgical procedures.
Assess post-operative patients.
Perform peer-to-peer conferences and assist with necessary items to obtain authorization.
Educates patients regarding their pain, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Performs appropriate record keeping, completes appropriate patient medical chart, transcribes lab data and routine correspondences.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
Assess characteristics of patients' pain such as intensity, location, and duration using standardized clinical measures.
Adhere to CDC prescription guidelines.
May organize referrals and/or consultations when appropriate.
Will participate in research and education/training as requested.
Create and implement individualized care plans according to each individual patient’s health needs.
Monitor ongoing therapy and compliance of patients
Monitor patients to determine how well they are responding to prescribed treatments and make changes to ensure further efficacy.
Delegate's adequate authority to staff MAs to properly perform assigned responsibilities.
Complete appropriate encounter documentation and prepare medications to be sent in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as required by the Medical Director, Staff Physicians, Practice Manager.
Other duties as assigned/required.