Physician Assistant - Hand

OrthoArizona; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Short- & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires maintaining patient treatment schedules, obtaining medical histories, and conducting physical exams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong communication background and the ability to work in a busy orthopedic practice. Responsibilities include advising patients, administering medications, and ensuring continuity of care.

Join a leading organization dedicated to comprehensive musculoskeletal care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete and maintain HCP training.
• Understand/Perform training on practice management software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Perform complete physical exam and records findings.
• Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to help patient and family needs.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment procedures.
• Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provide on call services on assigned basis.
• Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of computer programs

Education

Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant Program

Certification from the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants

Maintain CPR certification

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Anticipate patient needs, exceed expectations, and create lifelong memories.

An orthopedic practice that is made up of over 70 premier specialists, specializing in sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopy, fractures, arthritis, and general orthopedic conditions in adult and pediatric patients. OrthoArizona offers a wide variety of services that include advanced imaging, physical therapy, diagnostic testing, casting, durable medical equipment, and workers’ compensation.

We are looking for employees who want to work for a fast-growing organization with a strong reputation for providing comprehensive, high-quality musculoskeletal care. We need professionals who share our vision and the commitment to see it through.

General Employee Benefits

We are committed to providing the best benefits options to our employees so we can support their health, wellness, and happiness.

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Short- & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Location: Gilbert (North), AZ

Job Id:3974

# of Openings:1

About OrthoArizona:

At OrthoArizona, we’re bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists, PA's and NP's.

Today we’re one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.

As a Physician Assistant with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the Physician.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review patient medical records.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Perform complete physical exam and records findings.
• Order appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to help patient and family needs.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment procedures.
• Assist physicians in recording patient progress.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provide on call services on assigned basis.
• Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete and maintain HCP training.
• Understand/Perform training on practice management software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Certification from the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants.
• Maintain CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of Physician Assistant experience in a busy orthopedic practice.