Physician Assistant Certified

NOC is currently seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to work with one of our providers who specializes in sports injuries in addition to shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, and ankle problems.

Essential Functions:

• Review x-rays and check room for case specific instruments, supplies, and implants. 
• Apply dressings, splints, immobilizers, slings, as directed.  
• Expedite room turnover.  Assist with cleaning and prep for the next case. 
• Maintain privately owned instruments. 
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures as directed by the Supervising Physician. 
• Order, collect, and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies.
• Order, prescribe, dispense and administer medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other orthopaedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation. 
• Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance as directed by the supervising physician. 
• Perform minor procedures such as wound care and joint injection as needed. 
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. 
• As a member of the NOC team, you may be asked to assist whenever or wherever there is a need. 
• Orthopedic Care Knowledge
• Liaison with Consulting Physicians & Nurses
• Core competency of privileges granted 

Requirements:

• Board Certified, active Nebraska license in good standing, & DEA license
• Two years' experience is preferred, but not required
• Orthopedic knowledge is preferred.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to prioritize and organize daily tasks.  
• Strong interpersonal skills.   
• Effective written and oral communications.   
• Ability to adapt and respond to multiple demands. 
• Actively supports and incorporates mission into daily activities as outlined in the clinic statement.   
• Demonstrates positive interactions with the public, fellow employees, physicians, and Administration, so that productivity and positive relations are maximized.   
• Reports to work as scheduled, and on time, per clinic policy.   
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient related information.   
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.   
• This position requires you to be polite, team oriented, and maintain a positive attitude. 

Our Values:

At Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, we understand that we have the opportunity to make a positive impact in people’s lives every day. We are dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of personalized and efficient care. To obtain this goal we have put together a team of energetic, hard-working, and caring staff members who look forward to serving our patients.

EOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• HSA
• Company contributions to HSA
• License reimbursement
• Company paid Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement