Physician Assistant

Forte Sports Medicine & Orthopedics; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Indiana is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a high-volume orthopedic spine surgeon with both surgical and clinical duties. The PA will serve as first assist in the operating room under the surgeon's direction and will obtain, compile, and record patient data, health history and examination results.

Candidates must have NCCPA certification and a valid Indiana license; familiarity with EMR systems (NextGen and Epic) is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• NCCPA Certification required.
• Valid Indiana license required.
• Familiarity with EMR systems (NextGen & Epic) helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists high-volume orthopedic spine surgeon with surgical and clinical duties.
• Performs first assist in the operating room under surgeon supervision.
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, health history, and examination results.
• Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Initiative

Discretion and judgment

EMR familiarity

Education

NCCPA Certification

Indiana State license

Tools

NextGen EMR

Epic EMR

Job description

Organization OverviewForté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!”Job SummaryThe Physician Assistant (PA) assists high volume orthopedic spine surgeon with surgical and/or clinical responsibilities. The PA will perform duties as first assist in the OR under the direction of the Orthopedic Surgeon.Essential functionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, health history, progress notes, and results of the examinationInstructs and counsels patients about the prescribed therapeutic regimensAssists Orthopedic Surgeon during surgery or complicated medical proceduresCompetencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)a strong desire to practice patient-centered medicinean eagerness to work with team membersa high degree of initiative, discretion and judgmentan ability to multitask and effectively manage competing demandsan overall commitment to excellence.Work environmentTypical professional medical clinic environmentAmbulatory Surgery CenterPhysical demandsMust be able to lift at least 50+ lbs.Moving patients, lifting and helping patients with needs, lifting and moving heavy x-ray equipment, transporting patientsFrequently on your feet standing and walkingTravel requiredWeekly to Carmel, Greenwood, and Mooresville. 2 days of OR in Carmel and 3 days of clinic in Greenwood/Mooresville.Preferred education and experienceNCCPA CertificationValid license with state of IndianaFamiliarity with EMR systems (NextGen & Epic) experience helpful but not requiredOther dutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace