Physician Assistant Per Diem - Warwick, RI

Rhode Island Medical Society; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Ortho Rhode Island is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant to join the Ortho RI Express team at the Warwick location. This role involves urgent musculoskeletal care in an orthopedic urgent care setting, with responsibilities in history taking, evaluation and treatment of injuries, and coordination of diagnostic tests.

The PA will document patient visits, perform in-office procedures, and counsel patients on diagnosis and follow-up steps while coordinating with orthopedic surgeons as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents history and physicals of walk-in patients
• Evaluates and treats injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems
• Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection
• Orders X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed
• Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps

Job description

Ortho Rhode Island has an excellent opportunity for a per diem Physician Assistant to join its Ortho RI Express team. The Physician Assistant will provide care at the Warwick location.

Summary: The provider will assess and treat urgent musculoskeletal injuries in an orthopedic urgent care setting.

• Performs and documents history and physicals of walk-in patients
• Evaluates and treats injuries including sprains, strains, fractures, wound care and post op problems
• Performs in-office procedures such as cast/splint placements, wound care and managing infection
• Orders X-rays and other diagnostic tests as needed
• Consistently and accurately documents all calls, treatments, medications, etc. in patient chart
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding diagnosis and follow up steps
• Responds to all patient questions
• Assists physicians in addressing urgent patient needs as necessary
• Maintains clinical information with additions/corrections as needed
• Consults with an orthopedic surgeon as needed
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned