Physician Assistant, Ortho

ChenMed; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 111,140 - 158,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking a healthcare professional in Westwego, Louisiana, to assess patient health and provide continuity of care. Candidates must have a Master's Degree and relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills.

The role involves performing physical examinations, recommending patient management plans, and upholding legal and professional standards. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum one year experience in healthcare or specialty practice preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health through interviews and examinations.
• Documents patient care in records.
• Instructs patients on therapeutic regimens.
• Maintains safe working environment following regulations.

Skills

Clinical performance metrics

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Caring and empathetic

Detail-oriented

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Willingness to travel

Fluency in English

Education

Master's Degree

Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

Job description

We’re changing lives every day, for both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

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.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database, and presentation software
• 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

Education and Experience Criteria

• Master’s Degree required
• Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
• Minimum one (1) plus year experience working in a healthcare or specialty practice preferred
• Successful completion of program recognized by the accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant, appropriate state licensure, and certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment.

Pay Range

$111,140 - $158,771 Salary

Employee Benefits

ChenMed offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and career development and advancement opportunities, along with a work-life balance that supports growth and community.