PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists•Allentown, PA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to complement our current Total Joint staff. The position is a combination of hospital and clinical hours. A successful candidate must possess excellent people skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to work within a team environment. The candidate will join an experienced mid-level staff. Orthopaedic/Spine and surgical experience is required.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current Physician Assistant Certification
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania
Two (2) to four (4) years of surgical experience
Orthopaedic/Total Joint experience
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive rapport with patients and staff members
Decision making and team leadership experience
Ability to multitask
Possess excellent people skills
Strong computer skills with electronic medical records experience
Self-motivated, flexible team player
Act 34 PA Criminal Background
Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus
One (1) to three (3) years of surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administers office and hospital patient care, including first assist during surgery
Coordinates pre/post-operative care
Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
Reviews prior medical records and diagnostic studies
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
Maintains appropriate level of documentation for patient chart
Provides follow-up treatments and care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physician
Obtains admission History and Physical (H&P)
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Participates in call schedule including, at a minimum, call with the respective attending with additional days as requested with another OAA physician
Promotes vision and mission statement of the group
Other duties as assigned