Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) - Ortho Clinic

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic surgery and critical care teams across Grant, Westerville, Pickerington, and New Albany clinics. The role includes evaluating new general ortho patients, a potential mix of clinic work and first assist in the operating room, and close collaboration with surgeons in inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies, an active Ohio license, NCCPA certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Current PA license to practice in Ohio.
• Board certification: NCCPA required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, document H&Ps, and order tests.
• Assist in diagnostic and invasive procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care and write orders.
• Collaborate with physicians in ICU, trauma, and OR.

Skills

PA certification

Surgical assisting

Critical care

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This position will see new general ortho patients in our Grant, Westerville, Pickerington and New Albany clinics. M-F, 8-5, no call. Potential mix of clinics and first assist in OR. The ideal candidate will have experience treating musculoskeletal concerns and triaging ortho patients up to surgery. The Physician Assistant Surg/Critical Care works in collaboration with the physician in the hospital-based inpatient setting working with critically ill and injured patients; primarily in the ICU or progressive units including trauma, neonatal, inpatient cardiology, emergency room and surgical services. Perform very invasive procedures and requires high level of independent clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities And Duties

Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician. Assesses and evaluates patients, H&Ps, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, etc. Assists in diagnostic and invasive procedures. Pre-operative and post-operative care, writes orders, discharges, etc. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. In the hospital the PA needs a Supervisory Physician Agreement submitted to the Medical Board of Ohio yearly review w Practice to submit to State Medical Boar d . Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her standard care arrangement and delineation of privileges. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree (Required)

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants

Additional Job Description

Must have a Physician Assistant Certificate to Practice in Ohio and maintain this Certification from the State Medical Board of Ohio. Must have and maintain a current Certification from a national certifying body (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) and maintain this Certification . Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.

Work Shift

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department Ortho Surgeons Grant

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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success ... to be an organization "where people want to work."