Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Float Role

Jobtailor; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a highly capable clinician to evaluate, diagnose, and manage both acute and chronic patient conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role includes prescribing treatments, performing minor procedures, and collaborating with physicians.

The candidate will obtain histories, conduct exams, interpret data, and guide treatment plans, while educating patients on physical and mental health. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree requirements and state licenses/certifications to practice as a physician assistant and nurse practitioner.
• Licenses, board certifications, and DEA registration required for clinical autonomy.
• Active BLS certification and ability to work in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis
• Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly
• Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
• Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
• Consults with physician as appropriate
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
• Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Differential Diagnosis

Medication Prescription

Minor Surgery

Diagnostic Study Interpretation

Decision-Making

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing

Physician Assistant license

PA-C certification

Registered Nurse license

Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC)

Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP)

DEA Registration

BLS Certification

Job description

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis
• Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly
• Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
• Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
• Consults with physician as appropriate
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
• Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Open to new grad with Ortho Clinical or Experience
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic patient conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Proficient in prescribing treatments, performing minor surgeries, and collaborating effectively within a healthcare team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physician Assistant License
• PA-C Certification
• Nurse Practitioner Certification
• DEA Registration
• BLS Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Evaluation
• Differential Diagnosis
• Medication Prescription
• Minor Surgery
• Diagnostic Study Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Patient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

• Physician Assistant License
• PA-C Certification
• Nurse Practitioner Certification
• DEA Registration
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Acute Care
• Chronic Illness Management
• Outpatient Clinic
• Inpatient Hospital
• Clinical Proficiency