PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ORTHO URGENT CARE (PRN)

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute seeks a PRN Physician Assistant to join their dynamic team in Shawnee. Candidates must possess a current Kansas license and have relevant experience in orthopedic care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment administration, and potential surgical assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience or training.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering health care with emphasis in orthopedic care.
• Perform medical histories and conduct physical exams.
• Assist in surgery and administer treatments.

Skills

Knowledge of Orthopedic practice and care

Ability to identify and resolve problems

BLS certification

Education

Current Physician Assistant license in Kansas

Job description

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (KCOI) is a single specialty orthopedic hospital. We are physician owned, with 17 IPU beds and 8 state-of-the-art surgical suites. We have been serving the Kansas City area for 25 years.

Our Urgent Care is a large part of the daily operations at the Hospital. Urgent Care is open Mondays-Fridays, 8 : 00am-7 : 00pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 : 00am-4 : 00pm.

We are seeking a PRN Physician Assistant with a flexible schedule to assist in filling in our scheduling needs. We have a dynamic and unique working environment with a 100% orthopedic case load.

Job Function :

The Physician Assistant, under the supervision of the supervising physician, is responsible for delivering a broad range of health care, with an emphasis in orthopedic care. The physician assistant will perform medical histories, conduct physical exams, order diagnostic tests, administer treatments (injections, reductions, splinting), prescribe medications, counsel, and educate patients. The PA-C, under the direction of the supervising physician, may assist in surgery as needed.

Requirements :

3 years of relevant experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education & experience

Current Physician Assistant license in Kansas

BLS required

Knowledge of Orthopedic practice and care

Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures

Knowledge of Orthopedic equipment

Ability to work in a fast paced clinical / hospital area with multiple interruptions

Ability to perform basic math skills

Ability to identify and resolve problems while using good reasoning and judgment

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit, stand & bend; walk and stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds

Requires a full range of body motion including lifting patients, pushing, and pulling with and without assistance, manual and finger dexterity and coordination, normal visual and auditory acuity

Position will work in a hospital / clinical area with exposure to blood and body fluids and possible exposure to communicable or infectious disease and other conditions common to the hospital / clinical area

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Medical Specialty : Orthopedics

Experience :

Orthopedics : 2 years (Preferred)

License / Certification :

PA-C (Preferred)

Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

Leawood, KS 66211 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

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