Ortho Trauma - Full Time NP/PA

Major Responsibilities:

1. Obtains health history, performs physical exams and assesses normal and abnormal findings as related to age appropriate physical, cognitive and
emotional patient status.
2. Obtains, records and maintains a problem-oriented health history utilizing dates for initial occurrence and resolution of problem.
3. Initiates emergency measures to stabilize an emergent injury or illness and arranges for continuing definitive care.
4. Orders and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated by patient illness and practice protocol.
5. Initiates and records appropriate therapeutic interventions as outlined in the established protocols.
6. Monitors and alters drug therapies as needed.
7. Provides information to patient and family to ensure an understanding of the diagnosis and treatment at hand.
8. Evaluates and records patient information and family responses.
9. Performs minor procedures to include:
- incision and drainage
- wound care and debridement
- suturing of lacerations
- removal of mole, warts, cysts, and other minor skin lesions
- removal of foreign bodies if accessible
- any other procedure within the PA scope of practice
10. Provides the opportunity for open communication with the patient, family and other health care providers.
11. Assesses patient and family needs and assists them in formulating plans to carry out prescribed medical regimen.
12. Initiates referrals to appropriate facilities and/or agencies including physicians, hospitals, home health agencies, hospice, etc.
13. Follows-up with referrals.
14. Manages and assists patient and family with chronically ill patient maintenance.
15. Responsible for own professional growth through continuing education.
16. Participates with the Emergency Department Quality Improvement activities.
17. Observes and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights as related to patient care.
18. Uses effective guest relation techniques.
19. Follows established guidelines using appropriate infection control techniques and safety measures during PA interventions.
20. Continuing Education

• Completes unit and departmental annual skills checklists

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

- Valid, active unencumbered Physicians Assistance license approved by the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners for GA locations and Alabama Licensing Board for AL locations.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant - NCCPA Certification

Education Required:

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience Required:

At least two years as a Physician’s Assistant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

NA

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for
extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision
and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with
irregular working hours.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.