Physician Assistant

Rothman Orthopaedics•Stafford Township, NJ

29d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Physician Assistant based in our Manahawkin, NJ office! This is a non-surgical role that is designed to support patients in our Walk in Clinic. Travel will be required to our office in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM Job Summary: The Physician Assistant supports the physician in evaluating and treating patients with acute orthopaedic or postoperative problems in the office environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Active NJ Physician Assistant licensure and active CPR certification
Must receive the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists physician during office hours, in satellite offices, and during hospital rounds to assure timely flow of patients.
Participates in all aspects of patient care.
Provides coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopaedic care.
Participates in and contributes to orthopaedic educational activities for hospital nursing and physical therapy staff.
Assists physician during office hours including preoperative and postoperative instructions.
Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications.
Dictates and documents all patient encounters.
Dictates Medical Necessity letters.
Completes forms for Workmans Comp. and Disability.
Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with Homecare Nurse.
Prepares discharge letters and make post-op calls to referring physicians.
Reviews charts preoperatively and document any pertinent information.
Rotates with residents and fellow nurses and PAs covering the RI on-call schedules.
Writes, faxes and/or phones in prescriptions for patients.
Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.
Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients and with research as needed.
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.