Physician Assistant - Quick Care FT or PT

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center•Lincoln, NE

29d

About The Position

We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination.

Requirements

Board Certified, active Nebraska license in good standing, & DEA license
Ability to prioritize and organize daily tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective written and oral communications.
Ability to adapt and respond to multiple demands.
Actively supports and incorporates mission into daily activities as outlined in the clinic statement.
Demonstrates positive interactions with the public, fellow employees, physicians, and Administration, so that productivity and positive relations are maximized.
Reports to work as scheduled, and on time, per clinic policy.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient related information.
Adheres to established policies and procedures.
This position requires you to be polite, team oriented, and maintain a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience is preferred, but not required
Orthopedic knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review x-rays and check room for case specific instruments, supplies, and implants.
Apply dressings, splints, immobilizers, slings, as directed.
Expedite room turnover.
Assist with cleaning and prep for the next case.
Maintain privately owned instruments.
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures as directed by the Supervising Physician.
Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies.
Order, prescribe, dispense and administer medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other orthopaedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance as directed by the supervising physician.
Perform minor procedures such as wound care and joint injection as needed.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
As a member of the NOC team, you may be asked to assist whenever or wherever there is a need.
Orthopedic Care Knowledge Liaison with Consulting Physicians & Nurses Core competency of privileges granted
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.