Ortho Hand PA — Clinic, Rounds & OR First Assist (M-F)

MyStethi, LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s orthopaedic hand division seeks a Physician Assistant to support a hand surgeon with outpatient clinic duties, inpatient rounds, consults and OR first assist. Located in Exton, PA with additional sites in West Grove and Penn Orthopedics facilities, you will deliver diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care as part of the hands team.

You will collect histories, perform exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans while coordinating care and acting as a physician

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies required.
• PA-C certification with National Board Certification required.
• 2.5+ years of experience preferred.
• Credentials Committee and Medical Board approval required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies role to patient and family; clarifies the APP/physician assistant responsibilities.
• Performs procedures within scope and refers to supervising physician when outside of scope.
• Participates in performance improvement processes to meet quality standards.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility as a role model within the health care team.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding diagnosis, treatments, medications, and prevention.
• Support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities; precept students and learners.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

EHR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Science (Required)

PA-C certification (National Board Certification)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Penn Medicine’s orthopaedic hand division seeks a Physician Assistant to support a hand surgeon with outpatient clinic duties, inpatient rounds, consults and OR first assist. Located in Exton, PA with additional sites in West Grove and Penn Orthopedics facilities, you will deliver diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care as part of the hands team.

You will collect histories, perform exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans while coordinating care and acting as a physician