APP - Columbus, GA. - Dr. Flandry

Hughston; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support orthopaedic patient care under physician supervision. You will obtain histories, perform exams, and contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning while documenting in patient records.

Key duties include injections, wound care, ordering and interpreting tests, and counseling patients on health habits and post-treatment plans. Licensure and NCCPA/NP certification required; DEA as applicable.

Qualifications

• One year experience in orthopaedics.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program.
• NCCPA Board Certification or NP Board certification.
• DEA certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care and treatment of patients under supervision of a physician.
• Obtain detailed patient history and record findings.
• Perform physical examinations and assist in making diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Administer injections and manage wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule diagnostic studies.

Skills

Orthopaedics experience

Education

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program

Job description

Assist in the care and treatment of patients as delegated by a physician.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record appropriate findings in the patient records.
• Complete a systematic and thorough physical examination. Make diagnoses concerning a patient’s injury or illness. Give treatment such as setting broken bones and prescribe medicine when needed.
• Perform salutary procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling on health habits, exercise, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Provide instruction on supervising physician orders: (a) diet, (b) physical therapy (i.e. lumbar flexion exercises, range of motion, home arthritis therapy, activities of daily living, use of crutches or walker) and (c) use of physical adjuncts to therapy (i.e. nebulizer, vaporizer, etc.).
• Assist supervising physician in management of hospitalized patients (with concurrent hospital approval for such a role) plus: check on clinical status of patient, explain tests or therapy, report on progress to physician, check on report of studies, assist in documentation of care, within limits of hospital regulations, transfer copies of hospital data to office records when appropriate, arrange for post hospitalization follow-up care, assist in surgery, and make rounds when appropriate.
• The supervising physician and P.A. or NP are expected to understand and comply with the current laws, rules and regulations governing P.A. or NP practice of the state.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

Preferred:

• One (1) year experience in orthopaedics.

Education:

Required:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program.

Preferred:

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• May require working at multiple locations.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• NCCPA Board Certification or NP Board certified.
• DEA (if applicable).

Preferred:

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.