Orthopedic Physician Assistant: Float Coverage in OR/Clinic

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Physician Assistant for general orthopedic care across sites. You will take medical histories, perform exams, order tests, and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan, with independence in patient care and collaboration with supervising physicians.

Responsibilities include direct clinical care, documentation in EMR, patient education, and involvement in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant (Required)
• Physician Assistant (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
• Credentialed by OMA required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.
• The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.
• Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Participated in preceptorship of PA/NP students and other healthcare learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Physician Assistant degree (MS/PhD/Doctorate)

Job description

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Physician Assistant for general orthopedic care across sites. You will take medical histories, perform exams, order tests, and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan, with independence in patient care and collaboration with supervising physicians.

Responsibilities include direct clinical care, documentation in EMR, patient education, and involvement in quality improvement.