Position: Physician Assistant (Urgent Care Float)

Hours: Monday - Friday; Hours will vary based on clinical needs 

Location: Durham, travel is required 

• Patient evaluation by performing appropriate history and physical exams.
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies. 
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, physical examination, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations and administering of vaccines.
• Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections.
• Assisting the surgeon in the OR as designated.
• Reading and interpreting imaging studies and laboratory reports.
• Initiation of life-saving measures as needed.
• Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses of employees of EmergeOrtho, P.A.
• Telephone contact with patients as appropriate.
• Involvement in QI and research programs.
• Attendance at educational and department meetings.
• Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required.