APP (PA/NP) - Winston Salem (Mt. Airy)

OrthoCarolina; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Mt. Airy location. The role supports orthopedic providers in evaluating and treating patients across a range of injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities include exams, ordering tests, injections, wound care, casting, and patient management planning. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an AMA accredited PA program with NC licensure and NCCPA certification, and has prior PA experience; orthopedic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
• North Carolina licensure current.
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Prior experience as a physician assistant is required. Orthopedics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients in clinic and compiles medical data from health history and examination results.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests (x-ray, ECG, labs) and interprets results with orthopedic surgeons.
• Performs therapeutic procedures (injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care) and manages immobilization devices.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and documents progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Dictates patient records including operative notes and visit summaries; ensures data entry into patient records.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Care plan development

Intervention/referral

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-usWe are currently searching for an APP to work with our providers in our Mt. Airy location.The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s). Responsibilities include assisting the physician in the clinic seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses.Essential Functions:Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.Skills and Abilities:Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.Qualifications:Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.Current in the following:North Carolina licensureCertification by National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsPrior experience as a physician assistant is required. Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred.Employee TypeRegularQualificationsSkillsEducationB.A. (Required), B.S. (Required)CertificationsPhysician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant State Licensure - State LicensureLanguageWork Experience