What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physicians Assistant position at Klamath Orthopedic Clinic?
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