Physician Assistant, Ortho

Paos; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paos is seeking a Physician Assistant, Specialty, who will work under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician team to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting. The role requires independent judgment, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to patient wellness.

The incumbent will interview patients, order tests, interpret results, document care, and guide treatment plans while supporting infection-control standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have ARC-PA accredited program completion, state licensure, and certification.
• Current DEA number from the DEA may be required depending on state practice.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in healthcare or specialty practice preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Identify short- and long-range patient care issues and recommend options to physicians.
• Interview patients, perform physical exams, update medical histories.
• Order or interpret diagnostic tests and review results.
• Document patient care by charting in records.
• Administer injections and immunizations; suture and manage wounds.
• Counsel patients on regimens and wellness; provide guidance on growth and development.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Maintain safe and clean environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Adhere to infection-control policies to protect patients and staff.
• Assist leadership with staff development and cross-training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Clinical performance metrics

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy & listening

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

ARC-PA accredited program

State licensure

NCCPA certification

DEA number (may be required)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• The Physician Assistant, Specialty incumbent adheres to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures. Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner in collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic collaborative practice agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills
• Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient care
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 75% of the time
• Spoken and written fluency in English, bilingual a plus
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment and the ability to work autonomously

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• Successful completion of program recognized by the accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant, appropriate state licensure, and certification
• Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
• Minimum three (3) plus years experience working in a healthcare or specialty practice preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.