Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics - $10k Recruitment Incentive

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their clinical team. In this vital role, you will assess patient needs, establish diagnoses, and implement evidence-based treatment plans. Your ability to communicate effectively with patients and collaborate with physicians will be crucial in providing high-quality care. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health while working in a supportive environment that values ethical practice and patient education. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to patient advocacy, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Physician Assistant License.
• Strong communication skills required for patient and physician interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients, implementing treatment plans as necessary.
• Manage medications and communicate effectively with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Medical Diagnosis

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Clinical Procedures

Education

Physician Assistant License

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate, and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts, or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP, and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in patients acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
• Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.