Physician Assistant - OrthoKansas

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of physician staff, providing a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by physicians. The role includes evaluating patients, documenting care, ordering appropriate services, transmitting prescription orders within permitted restrictions and protocols, performing clinical procedures, and providing counseling and patient education. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited training program for Physician Assistants.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and dictate complete history and physical examinations.
Dictate progress notes and patient summaries.
Review patient records to determine health status.
Order appropriate laboratory, radiology, EKG, EEG, consultative, or referral services.
Initiate consultations in accordance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.
Transmit prescription orders for allowed classes of medications, based on DEA restrictions and approved protocols between the PA and supervising physician(s).
Identify normal and abnormal findings on history, physical examination, and commonly performed laboratory studies.
Perform clinical procedures, including venipuncture, intradermal tests, care and suturing of minor lacerations, control of external hemorrhage, application of dressings and bandages, removal of superficial foreign bodies, CPR, audiometry screening, visual screening, and aseptic and isolation techniques.
Provide counseling and patient education regarding common occupational medicine problems.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.