Physician Assistant

Ventura Orthopedics Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Ventura Orthopedics Inc. is seeking a proactive Physician Assistant to join our team. You will provide medical services under a physician's supervision, conduct exams, order tests, and manage patient care plans to support high-quality orthopedic care.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient counseling, immunizations, wound care, and ensuring a safe clinical environment while maintaining compliance with regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant license required and active NCCPA certification preferred.
CPR certification and DEA registration required.
Experience coordinating patient care and maintaining clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Assess patients by interviewing, performing exams, and updating medical histories.
Order and interpret tests; develop patient management plans.
Document care in patient records and maintain chart accuracy.
Administer injections and immunizations; manage wounds and infections.
Counsel patients on therapies, growth, development, and wellness.
Provide continuity of care and follow-up patient management.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow infection-control policies.
Adhere to legal/regulatory requirements and stay current with professional knowledge.
Contribute to team growth through education and mentorship.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Medical Teamwork

Physiological Knowledge

Bedside Manner

Infection Control

Administering Medication

Pain Management

Excellent communication skills

Good organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Customer/patient service

Patient care coordination

Dress code professionalism

Leadership

Education

Physician Assistant License

CPR Certification

DEA Certification

NCCPA Certification

Driver's License

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? Our thriving medical practice is seeking an enthusiastic PA to join our collaborative team. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and patient-centered care. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Overall Responsibility

Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant Job Duties

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills and Attributes

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Thoroughness