Physician Assistant

Toa; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Discretionary profit-sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TOA seeks a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Surgeons team. The PA will perform history and physical examinations, order diagnostics, assist in surgery, and provide patient education while supporting surgeons in clinics and hospital settings.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA/NP program with active licenses; orthopaedic experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, travel to multiple clinics, and a focus on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licenses and certifications in good standing.
• Orthopaedic practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and establish diagnoses.
• Assist in surgeries and provide patient care in clinic and hospital settings.
• Record progress notes, triage calls, and provide patient education.

Skills

History taking

Physical examinations

Diagnostic interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Surgical assistance

Triage

Education

Accredited PA/NP program

Job description

The Physician Assistant is an extension of our Orthopaedic Surgeons, and works closely with them in our practice, serving an important role in our holistic patient care. Our PAs are responsible for providing routine patient care in a clinical setting and aiding our physicians ensuring that our patient care is of the highest effectiveness and quality. Our PAs spend a substantial amount of time in our clinical sites, but will also support our surgeons in surgical settings.

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs)
• Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, and order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• Work closely with the TOA surgeons to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting
• Provide needed procedures; assist surgery and continually assess patients’ needs and conduct appropriate follow up.
• Evaluate consults in the emergency department and round on post-operative patients in the hospital setting.
• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians and ancillary staff in the application of specialized orthopaedic devices, such as braces, splints, and casts.
• Participate in a weekend call rotation.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care. Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations
• Travel to multiple clinics or satellite offices as required

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program/Nurse Practitioner Program with experience in Orthopaedic practices preferred
• Current and active licenses and certifications
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Operating room experience preferred
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match with employee contribution and discretionary profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off (which increases with years of service)
• Paid Holidays

TOA a is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. TOA adheres to HIPAA and OSHA safety guidelines.

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