Physician Assistant

HOPCo; Rogers City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver medical care under physician supervision. The role includes performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient care with a focus on musculoskeletal health.

The ideal candidate has a PA credential, state license, CPR certification, and prior clinical experience. Travel within the community is expected. Competitive benefits and quarterly bonuses are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited PA program.
• National PA certification and ongoing recertification every six years.
• A PA state license is required.
• Current CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical exams, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and responds to emergencies including CPR.
• Counsels patient/family on preventative health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical records and may maintain department statistics.

Skills

Patient data analysis

Clinical evaluation

Care plan development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA program accreditation

National PA certification

PA state license

Current CPR certificate

Job description

ORTHOPEDICS | COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION | BENEFITS PACKAGE | QUARTERLY BONUSES

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in musculoskeletal medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our mission to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for Physician Assistant s. Please see below for the functions and requirements needed to be considered for this position:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This position is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and suturing wounds. Consult with physicians as needed and refer to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
• Counsels patient/ family on preventative health care.
• Documents patient information and care in medical records and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program.
• National certification from the National Commission on Certifications of PAs. To maintain their national certification, PAs must log 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for a recertification every six years.
• A PA state license is required.
• Current CPR certificate required.

EXPERIENCE

• Four years of healthcare experience before applying to the PA program, plus one year of experience as a PA, preferably in a clinical setting.

ABILITIES

• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

SKILLS

• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.

** This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills , abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve **

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