PA-ORTHOPEDIC-PPC

Premier Health Partners; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant at Hand and Reconstructive Surgeons and Associates will practice under Ohio Medical Board rules and the NCCPA standards, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care in a surgical specialty setting. The role requires history taking, condition assessment, and collaboration with physicians, with emphasis on patient experience, quality assurance, and readiness for emergencies.

A Master’s PA degree, NCCPA certification, Ohio license, and prescriptive authority are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program (MPAS/MHS/MMS).
• NCCPA certification required.
• Current Ohio licensure and ACLS certification.
• Certificate to Prescribe must be current.
• Minimum of three years of PA experience.
• Excellent communication with patients and colleagues is essential.
• Computer literacy incl. Excel, Word and Outlook; EMR experience (EPIC) advantageous.
• Experience with and strong surgery background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Apply medical principles to provide ongoing patient care.
• Take medical history and assess patient conditions.
• Interpret medical findings and maintain QA standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• React calmly and effectively in emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency readiness

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

MPA degree (MPAS/MHS/MMS)

NCCPA certification

Ohio licensure

ACLS certification

Prescriptive authority

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Hand and Reconstructive Surgeons and Associates

FT / 80 hours per pay

Summary

The Physician Assistant must practice in accordance with the rules adopted by the Ohio Medical Board, the Revised Code and institutional policies and procedures. The PA role is developed in relation to the specialty population of practice and reflects the scope and standards of their specialty, licensing board, and certifying organization (NCCPA). The PA is accountable to maintain competence through continuing education and review of practice. The PA roles include those of practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities.

Nature and Scope

The PA should demonstrate skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care. The PA should have knowledge of the professional medical practice being able to give and evaluate patient care. The PA should be competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition (s) of patients, and interpreting medical findings. The PA should possess the ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. The PA should be able to implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient. The PA is expected to have capability of reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (MPAS, MHS, or MMS).
• Applicant must have and maintain a PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Ohio licensure and ACLS certification is required.
• Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.
• A minimum of three years of related experience as a PA.
• Excellent communication skills with both patients and colleagues are essential.
• Computer literacy is required and must include Excel, Word and Outlook. Electronic Medical Records experience is an advantage, preferably EPIC.
• Experience with, and a strong surgery background will be a great advantage.