Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Washington State seeks a qualified Physician Assistant to provide specialized health care services across hospital and clinic settings. You will perform examinations, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, and assist in procedures as needed.

The role requires current WA PA licensure with prescriptive authority, strong patient communication, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington by start date.
• Related experience in clinical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized health care to patients, diagnose, treat chronic and acute illnesses and minor injuries; refer to physician as needed.
• Perform examinations, order diagnostic tests, establish diagnosis, prescribe medications, and perform in-office procedures within scope of practice.
• Provide surgical assistance as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on health issues and help them understand care plans.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Skills

Related Experience

Clinical care

Education

Physician Assistant licensure (WA)

Job description

Salary Range

$68.27 - $82.69

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Provides appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Also provides surgical assistance as needed. Participates in shared department call schedule as needed. Performs examinations; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; performs in office procedures within the scope of their licensure, instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Essential Functions

1. Provide specialized health care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. Provides surgical assistance as needed.
2. Provides surgical assistance as needed.
3. Consuls patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
4. Participates in health promotional activities, community events, and committees as needed.
5. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
6. Maintains thorough and complete medical records in a timely manner and demonstrates proficiency in using the Electronic Medical Record documentation system.
7. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
8. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Wash-ington, required by start date.

Desired:

• Related Experience

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position

• Walking – F
• Sitting/Standing – F
• Reaching: Shoulder height – F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height – O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height – O
• Climbing – O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less – F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds – O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less – O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds – O
• Crawling/Kneeling – O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – O
• Twisting/Turning – O
• Repetitive Movement – O

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

Job Classification

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position

• Unprotected Heights – No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical Hazards – No
• Hazardous Substances –Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
• Lighting – No
• Noise – Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – Yes
• Infectious Diseases – Yes