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 company holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Mt. Airy is seeking a Physician Assistant to support our orthopedic providers in delivering outstanding patient care. You will examine patients, assist in clinics, order and interpret x-rays and lab tests, and help implement treatment plans.

The position requires NC licensure, NCCPA certification, and prior PA experience, preferably in orthopedics. A commitment to teamwork and continuity of care in a busy practice is essential. Regular schedule with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
• Current North Carolina licensure and NCCPA certification.
• Prior experience as a physician assistant is required; orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination and compiles medical data.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets results in collaboration with surgeons.

Skills

Assessments

Care plan revision

Education

AMA-accredited PA program

North Carolina licensure

NCCPA certification

Job description

AtOrthoCarolina, 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.OrthoCarolinahas 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-us

We are currently searching for an APP to work withour providers in our Mt. Airy location.

The Physician Assistant will be responsible forproviding medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s). Responsibilities includeassistingthe physician in the clinic seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses.

Essential Functions:

• Examinespatient, performs comprehensive physicalexamination, 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,appliesand/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, appliesappropriate codesand charges for service, andassistsin provision of continuity of care.

• Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes,consultationsand office visit notes.Documentspatient information and care provided in patientrecord.Usescomputerto access/enter needed data.

Skills and Abilities:

• Accurately evaluate patient problems in person or via phone andprovidingappropriate advice,interventionor 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 licensure

• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• Prior experience as aphysician assistantisrequired. Prior experience in the field of orthopedics is preferred.

Employee Type

Regular

Education

B.A. (Required), B.S. (Required)

Certifications

Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant State Licensure - State Licensure