Full Time

Wood County Hospital•Bowling Green, OH

About The Position

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. Physician Assistant - Sports Med/ Orthopedic Surgery We are seeking a Physician Assistant in assist with our orthopedic surgeon. This is a full-time, day shift position; Monday through Friday, with 3 days in clinic and 2 days in the OR. Experienced Orthopedic PA or similar surgery background strongly preferred. Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as first assist in the operating room to support increased surgical volume and efficiency. Assess and manage acute orthopedic injuries, optimize patients for surgery when indicated, and coordinate surgical scheduling. Provide conservative management for patients until surgical intervention is necessary, including performing outpatient procedures such as joint injections/aspirations and wound management, etc. Facilitate referrals to rehabilitation services, imaging, and other consultative services as needed throughout the pre- and post-operative continuum of care. Participates in patient care delivery either directly or indirectly. Performs and documents initial and ongoing complete (medical, mental, physical, and psychosocial) history and physical examinations, assess health status, diagnose any potential issues for patients. Orders, collects, and/or reviews patient data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information (e.g. laboratory, radiological), and procedures where indicated for adults and children. Assesses for risks associated with the care of acute and complex/chronically ill patients including but not limited to medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immune-competence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures. Assesses for medical and health risks and needs, preventive screening and/or immunizations based on patient’s age and history. Provides general and preventive care, conduct checkups, treat illnesses and work with physician as well as other healthcare professionals to provide high quality care.

Requirements

Education: Applicant must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (MPAS, MHS, or MMS).
Certification/Licensure: Applicant must have and maintain a PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).
Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.
Current Ohio licensure and ACLS certification is required.
Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.
Experience: A minimum of three years of related experience as a PA.

Nice To Haves

Experienced Orthopedic PA or similar surgery background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as first assist in the operating room to support increased surgical volume and efficiency.
Assess and manage acute orthopedic injuries, optimize patients for surgery when indicated, and coordinate surgical scheduling.
Provide conservative management for patients until surgical intervention is necessary, including performing outpatient procedures such as joint injections/aspirations and wound management, etc.
Facilitate referrals to rehabilitation services, imaging, and other consultative services as needed throughout the pre- and post-operative continuum of care.
Participates in patient care delivery either directly or indirectly.
Performs and documents initial and ongoing complete (medical, mental, physical, and psychosocial) history and physical examinations, assess health status, diagnose any potential issues for patients.
Orders, collects, and/or reviews patient data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information (e.g. laboratory, radiological), and procedures where indicated for adults and children.
Assesses for risks associated with the care of acute and complex/chronically ill patients including but not limited to medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immune-competence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.
Assesses for medical and health risks and needs, preventive screening and/or immunizations based on patient’s age and history.
Provides general and preventive care, conduct checkups, treat illnesses and work with physician as well as other healthcare professionals to provide high quality care.