Physician Assistant for General Orthopedic

Klamath Orthopedic Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Ortho team. We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the Doctor's work and actively facilitate patients' recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assess Patients health and their demands
• Issue appropriate prescriptions
• decision making and diagnosis under Physician Supervisor
• Inform Physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
• Monitor patients' progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries, or other medical events
• Attend to emergencies
• Pre and post-operative education
• First assistant during surgeries 
• Inpatient rounding as needed
• Cultivate a climate trust and compassion for the patients
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
• collaborate effectively with team members

Skills

• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy, and recovery
• Familiarity with advancement in medical technology and current know-how
• Problem solving skills and ability and multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Team player with good communication skills
• BSc/MA in physician assistant studies, health science or medical science 

Candidate must meet licensure requirements for the State of Oregon and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program,

Position is Full-time

Salary Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Medical specialties

• Surgery