Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Foot & Ankle

MyStethi, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant to support the orthopaedic foot and ankle division. The APP will assist surgeons in outpatient clinics and in the operating room, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care.

The role requires a Master of Science, PA-C certification, and National Board Certification, with experience and credentialing approvals. It is based at multiple Penn Medicine locations and involves collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master of Science required for the PA role.
• PA-C: Master’s degree and >2.5 years of experience.
• National Board Certification required; Credentials Committee review and Medical Board approval.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population per established protocols.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records in the EHR.
• Identifies self to patient and clarifies the APP role when needed.
• Functions within scope and refers to supervising physician when outside scope or at patient/family request.
• Participates in performance improvement processes to meet care and service standards.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility as a role model to the health care team.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on patient status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and builds a therapeutic relationship.
• Provides patient education, counseling and prevention information.
• Participates in accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities.

Skills

Foot & ankle care

Orthopaedic clinical care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C certification

National Board Certification

Job description

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:

• Physician assistant for our orthopaedic foot and ankle division to support a foot and ankle surgeon with their practice. The role will include outpatient clinic/duties and operating room first assist.
• Locations: Farm Journal building, Penn Medicine University City, Penn Presbyterian Medical center. Penn Medicine Cherry Hill, Tuttleman surgery center
• This APP will provide access to the foot and ankle division while also supporting the surgeon with their foot and ankle practice.
• The APP will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the division. Working as a practitioner of the health care team, they will take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and radiology studies and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan. They will coordinate care for their patients while working as a physician extender for the hand division.

Job 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, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/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.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precept students and other health care learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Required Education

Master of Science (Required)
PA-C: Master's Degreee requires and > 2.5 years of experience.
The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

Employee 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.

Work Schedule

M-F Day Shift No Holiday/Weekend/On Call