Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Per Diem

TuftsMedicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TuftsMedicine is hiring a Physician Assistant for the Orthopedics department. The role supports physicians, conducts initial evaluations, orders appropriate tests, and coordinates treatment plans under supervision.

You will engage in patient education and preventive care, working within a team to deliver high-quality care. Applicants should hold a PA degree, NCCPA certification, and BLS, with licensure expected within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses health status by obtaining histories and performing examinations, and orders tests.
• Assesses psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness and barriers during admission.
• Examines patients, documents findings, and consults with the physician as needed.
• Develops an effective plan of care tailored to patient age and needs using established standards.
• Communicates professionally with patients, families and co-workers.
• Sets priorities and refers to MD when necessary; may triage a patient with new symptoms.
• Orders labs and radiological testing as indicated.
• Maintains patient records and statistics; accurate documentation for administration.
• Encourages preventative medicine through patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Physician's Assistant program

NCCPA

BLS certification

Licensure within 3 months (PA)

Job description

Job Profile Summary

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. These roles focus on providing high-quality patient care and promoting wellness. APCs work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. In addition, this role focuses on care under the supervision of licensed physicians including conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, injuries, and illnesses, developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians, prescribing medications and performing procedures, educating patients and families on treatment options, health maintenance, and preventive care and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

Job Overview

This Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Medical position is responsible, within the legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients. The position performs complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, gender, and physical condition of the patient. Assumes responsibility to coordinate treatment plans, monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician. The position understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service and provides for their implementation. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant program.
• Physician's Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
• National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State and federal controlled substances registration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies. Diagnose health and developmental problems and care for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases.
• Assesses patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process.
• Examines patients, records, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem. Consult with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition.
• Develops an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient using established standards of care, knowledge of disease entities, and human growth and development and emotional, social and spiritual needs and following hospital standards.
• Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians, and co-workers.
• Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing situations. Demonstrates judgment in consulting MD regarding all patient encounters. May triage and refer to appropriate source when primary care patients present with new symptoms.
• Orders appropriate labs and radiological testing based on assessment of needs.
• Maintains required records, reports and statistics. Maintains accurate patient records, charts and documentation for administrative purposes.
• Demonstrates appropriateness of prescribing habits (i.e. agents, volume, and refill).
• Encourages preventative medicine through patient education and counseling. Recognizes that patient and fam