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Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

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• Must be willing to work both locations and be on call. Must have surgery experience
• Clinic Assistance
• Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum / join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)
• Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested.
• Be responsible for PR / PO and all surgery related paperwork.
• Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case's diagnosis and severity.
• Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Provide minor office surgical care (suturing)
• Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
• Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, and other clinic procedures.
• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
• Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
• Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization
• Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care Administrative Responsibilities
• Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Required)
• 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required)
• Must be be licenses in State of Texas.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Operating room experience preferred