Physician Assistant - IRMC Physician Group - Orthopedic Surgery - Full Time

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is seeking a Physician Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery in Indiana, PA. This full-time, on-site position involves supporting the surgeon with patient assessment, treatment plans, and approved procedures, across neonate to geriatric populations.

The PA must graduate from an accredited PA program, be licensed in Pennsylvania, and maintain ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications. Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant School.
• Certification/licensure as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania.
• ACLS and PALS certifications; BLS required within 1 month of hire.
• Ability to care for neonatal through geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement physician-directed treatment plans.
• Perform or assist with physician-approved procedures and tests.
• Provide care across age groups from neonate to geriatric.
• Collaborate with the physician and health care team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with patients

Hearing and visual acuity

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant School

Accredited AMA allied health program

Tools

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Physician Assistant - IRMC Physician Group - Orthopedic Surgery - Full Time

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

Competitive wages and benefits, community involvement, opportunities for career advancement, tuition reimbursement; these are some of the reasons why IRMC is a nationally recognized employer.

Job Summary a Physician Assistant is a dependent practitioner who practices under the direction and supervision of a physician with clinical privileges that may include assessment of patient, implementation of physician directed treatment plans (including tests, treatments, ordering approved medication, etc.) and performing or assisting physician approved procedure. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Provides clinical privileges as set forth in the Physician Assistant Clinical Privilege List.

Job Specification Minimum Education Required:
1. Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant School.
2. Graduation from an accredited AMA committee of the allied health program.
Minimum Experience Required:
Licensure/Certification Required:
1. Certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Physician Assistant.
2. Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
3. Maintains current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Required (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). 4. Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).

Skills required (if applicable):
1. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and other members of the health care team.
2. Must possess hearing and visual acuity necessary to carry out essential functions of the position.
3. Must adhere to the responsibilities and functions of the Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Board Code of Professional and Vocational Standards.
4. Meets criteria for Allied Health Professional status at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Skills required (if applicable):

1. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family, and other members
of the health care team.
2. Must possess hearing and visual acuity necessary to carry out essential functions of the position.
3. Meets criteria for Allied Health Professional status at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

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