Physician Assistant (Orthopedics) - United States Air Force Academy

Katmai Government Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Katmai Government Services in Colorado Springs seeks a Physician Assistant to support orthopedic services within a military health system. The PA will perform histories, exams, procedures, order tests, and assist surgeons in the operating room.

Candidates must be NCCPA certified with an active U.S. PA license and have completed an orthopedic PA residency. BLS certification and eligibility for security/background checks are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Coordinates patient care with health care team.
• Accomplishes narrative summaries and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in peer review processes for quality assurance in orthopedics.
• Obtains and evaluates medical histories; performs exams and orders tests.
• Collects specimens and analyzes data; formulates care plans.
• Counsels patients on problems, meds, treatment expectations, and preventive care.
• Documents in permanent medical records; maintains data integrity.

Skills

Coordinating patient care

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Accredited PA program graduate

NCCPA certified

Active U.S. PA license

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides Physician Assistant (PA) services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing procedures and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in established peer (other medical specialist) review process monthly. Provides chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of orthopedics if requested on an occasional basis
• Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations
• Collects specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems
• Counsel's patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, family planning, childcare, diet, and other therapeutic health maintenance matters
• Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records
• In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medications pending availability of physician.
• Procedures include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of life endangering traumatic injuries, defibrillation, insertion of endotracheal tubes, and administration of whole blood, oxygen, and other emergency medications
• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
• Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions as directed
• Assists the orthopedic surgeons in the operating room. The PA will perform nonoperative management of various fractures. The PA must be proficient with orthopedic casting and injections
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a physician assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Education, Inc
• Graduate Physician Assistant qualified by academic and practical education to provide patient services as a physician extender under supervision of a physician
• Post-Graduate Training: Successfully completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant residency or fellowship program that is at least twelve (12) months in length
• Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Must have an active, current, valid, unrestricted license from a U.S. jurisdiction
• Have actively practiced as an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant or in training for twenty-four (24) months within the last thirty-six (36) months and able to demonstrate clinical and surgical first assistant competency
• Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross.
• Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks
• Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai's Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire. All certifications listed must be maintained. Expired certifications are not valid

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team
• Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

All Market contractors are subject to working at a duty location at any of the MTFs or associated sub clinics within the Colorado Military Health System (CMHS). The Physician Assistant may perform all duties at Memorial Hospitals and the Penrose St. Francis Health Care System

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver's license and be insurable on the company's automobile insurance policy. Driving may be required when traveling and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 10%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities and abilities. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues. May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking, or translating. Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

BENEFITS

COMPLIANCE

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).