Physician Assistant

OrthoVirginia Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 111,200 - 166,800; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia Inc in Virginia offers full-time and part-time roles within a collaborative team dedicated to orthopedic and therapy care.

This position involves comprehensive patient assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with physicians, ensuring timely documentation across facilities. Compensation ranges from $111,200 to $166,800, with eligibility for e-Verify.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess situations and elevate as needed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication with patients and families

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examination, compile medical data and records; implement a treatment plan
• Order appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
• Instruct patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
• Consult with physician to assess patient condition and treatment
• Ensure medical charts and administrative paperwork are completed in a timely manner
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Provide follow-up care according to practice guidelines
• Notify Medical Director or attending physician if patient is not suitable for outpatient treatment
• Document orders and physician considerations; monitor patients and administer medications as per policy

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
• Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
• Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
• Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Provides follow‑up care to patients according to practice guidelines
• May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation
• Assesses patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements
• May or may not perform thorough preoperative work‑up for the scheduled procedures
• Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
• Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented
• Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
• May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
• May confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
• Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
• Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy
• Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy
• Provides support to medical and office staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or elevate as appropriate
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills
• Ability to follow instructions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
• May make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated
• Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated
• Travels between facilities when indicated
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills

Compensation

Compensation Range for this position: $111,200.00 - $166,800.00

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

Legal

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