Physician Assistant - Part-Time (Physician Assistant )

Resurgens Orthopaedics; Austell (GA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Resurgens Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Dr. Freddy Achecar, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, across Austell, Douglasville and Vinings locations.

The role involves conducting exams, ordering studies, forming treatment plans, and assisting with surgeries and injections, while providing patient education and care coordination in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and active PA license and certifications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Operating room experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform complete physical exams and pre/post-operative evaluations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (X-rays, MRIs, CTs, labs).
• Establish diagnoses and treatment plans; coordinate care.
• Assist in reductions and minor office procedures.
• Administer injections, medications, and dressings.
• Provide patient education and treatment instructions.
• Triage calls and provide patient education and guidance.
• Support care across Austell, Douglasville and Vinings locations.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Communication

Conflict management

Organization

OR experience

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Physician Assistant program graduate

Active PA license

Jobbeschreibung

Job DescriptionJob Description Description: Resurgens Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Dr. Freddy Achecar, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in general orthopaedics, joint replacement, hip and knee conditions and sports medicine.

Job DescriptionJob Description Description: Resurgens Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Dr. Freddy Achecar, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in general orthopaedics, joint replacement, hip and knee conditions and sports medicine.
The provider will work closely with Dr. Achecar and the care team to deliver exceptional patient care across our Austell, Douglasville and Vinings locations.
This outpatient-focused role offers the opportunity to care for patients throughout their orthopedic journey, assisting with evaluation, treatment planning, patient education and follow-up care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
The position is ideal for an advanced practice provider who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain and improve quality of life.
If you're a PA/NP looking to grow your career in orthopedics and contribute to a team that values clinical excellence, compassionate care and outstanding patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Clinic Assistance

• Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)
• Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.
• Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
• Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
• Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.
• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
• Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
• Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.

Requirements Requirements: Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current and active licenses and certifications
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Operating Room Experience Preferred
• Regular travel to Austell, Douglasville and Vinings locations.

Additional Job Requirements

• Multi-site Patient Care: Provide clinical support across multiple office locations, which may include Marietta, Woodstock, Kennesaw, and Acworth .
• Practice Call Coverage: Participate in practice call only . No ER call is required unless a Resurgens patient presents to the emergency department.
• Hospital Rounding: Conduct hospital rounds as needed to support continuity of care for surgical patients.
• Operating Room Support: Routine OR presence is not expected . However, the APP may serve as backup in the OR if qualified and needed.

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