Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days/week schedule

Medical/Vision/Rx

Dental

401K Retirement with profit sharing

Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D

Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D

Company paid short and long-term-disab

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

PTO accrued up to 27 days first year

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join a leading multi-specialty practice in the Portland-Vancouver area. The PA will provide direct patient care, assist with surgical procedures, and develop care plans to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a CAHEA/CAAHEP-ARC-PA accredited PA program, current WA and OR PA licenses, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS; DEA license and NPI number are required. New grads welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree required, MS preferred.
• Graduate of PA program accredited/approved by CAHEA, CAAHEP, and/or ARC-PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: examinations, physicals, diagnosis, and document health histories.
• Assist with surgical and microscopic procedures within standards of care.
• Develop and implement care plans; manage injections, immunizations, wound care.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results; respond to emergencies including CPR.
• Triage calls to facilitate patient care and educate patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS preferred

CAHEA/CAAHEP ARC-PA accreditation

Job description

Rebound is the largest orthopedic and neurosurgical practice in the Portland-Vancouver area with an array of sub-specialties including orthopedics, brain and spine care, sports medicine, physiatry, and physical therapy.

We are proud to be the team physicians for the Portland Winterhawks and several collegiate teams and are headquartered in Southwest, Washington just across the river from Portland, Oregon and a 90-minute drive to either the beach or mountains. Hiking trails, parks, excellent schools, arts and culture, fine dining and food carts are abundant in our region.

We are hiring for an Orthopedic Physician Assistant position. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, have excellent communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound's mission and Core Values of; Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.

• Provide direct patient care to include, but not limited to, examinations, physicals, diagnosis, and documenting patient medical data and health histories.

• Assist with surgical and microscopic procedures within standards of care and practice guidelines; obtain staff privileges as necessary to assist physicians.

• Develop and implement appropriate care management plan.

• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and managing infection.

• Provide acute and chronic care according to protocol.

• Administer or order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Interpret and convey test results.

• Respond to medical emergencies including CPR.

• Triage patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery.

• Demonstrate positive and effective written and verbal communication skills with patients, families and co-workers.

• Document clear, concise and accurate clinical information in the patient record in a timely manner.

• Educate patients and families in regard to therapeutic regimens, surgery and procedures, pre-and post-operative care, and other relevant information.

• Provide leadership by serving as a role model and resource.

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.

Required

• One year of experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor's degree required, MS preferred.

• Graduate of physician assistant training program that is accredited and approved by CAHEA, CAAHEP, and/or ARC-PA.

• Current Washington and Oregon PA license.

• Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• BLS or ACLS certified.

• Current DEA License and NPI number is required.

• Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.

We are proud to Offer

• Schedule of 4 days/week

• Medical/Vision/Rx

• Dental

• 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing

• Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D

• Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D

• Company paid short and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free Parking

• Paid Time Off accrued at up to 27 days in your first year based on FTE

• Continuing education and professional due reimbursement

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with Top Doctors in the Northwest. At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation in a positive and supportive environment. Come join our team!