Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Float Pool

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services in orthopedics. This role requires collaboration with healthcare teams, where you will examine patients, order tests, and develop treatment plans.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits aimed at promoting employee health.

Qualifications

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant required.
• 2+ years' experience as Physician Assistant required.
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for the patient population.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in performance improvement processes.

Skills

Clinical care for patient populations

Evidence-based practice standards

Patient education and counseling

Medical record documentation

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Physician Assistant Degree

Job description

Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary: The Physician Assistant will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services and see patients independently for general orthopedics. The PA will serve as a float physician assistant to assist with coverage of other advanced practice providers as needed, at any of our sites downtown or suburbs and clinic or operating room coverage. Working as a practitioner of the health care team, they will take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x‑rays, and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.
• The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.
• Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provides patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Participated in preceptorship of PA/NP students and other healthcare learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Credentials

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant (Required)
• Physician Assistant (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Credentialed by OMA required

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree Physician Assistant 2+ years' experience The Physician Assistant must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the medical board.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.