Orthopedic PA/NP Clinician — Mt. Airy Area

OrthoCarolina; West Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina is seeking a Physician Assistant to support providers at the Mt. Airy location. The PA will assist physicians in clinic, managing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering tests, performing injections and wound care, applying casts, and developing care plans. Applicants must be a graduate of an AMA accredited PA program, hold NC licensure, and NCCPA certification. Orthopedic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.
• Current NC licensure.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Prior experience as a physician assistant is required.
• Prior orthopedic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient and compiles medical data including history and physical results.
• Orders/interprets diagnostic tests with orthopedic surgeons.
• Performs procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
• Assesses/removes casts, splints and immobilization devices.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and records progress notes.
• Dockets discharge summaries, history/physicals, operative notes and consultations.
• Documents patient information in patient records and progress.
• Uses computer to access and enter data.

Skills

Accurate patient evaluation

Care plan assessment

Education

AMA accredited PA program

North Carolina licensure (current)

NCCPA certification

PA State Licensure

B.A./B.S. degree

Job description

OrthoCarolina is seeking a Physician Assistant to support providers at the Mt. Airy location. The PA will assist physicians in clinic, managing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses.

Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering tests, performing injections and wound care, applying casts, and developing care plans. Applicants must be a graduate of an AMA accredited PA program, hold NC licensure, and NCCPA certification. Orthopedic experience is preferred.