What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time/non-OR) position at OrthoLoneStar PLLC?
Texas Orthopedics is seeking a Part-Time (<30 hrs/wk) Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to help provide excellent, comprehensive orthopedic (concentrating in general orthopedics and sports medicine) health care in the Northwest and Round Rock areas. The midlevel provides an advanced level of comprehensive health care to a specific patient population in collaboration with medical staff in a clinical setting.
The specific responsibilities encompass but are not limited to the following:
- Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations and health education appropriate for the patient’s age and situation.
- Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charges, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results.
- Communicates plan of care with the appropriate providers.
- Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members. Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, new treatment plans, and medication regimens.
- Provides medical care for injured patients in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Performs or assists in any duties required for efficiency, quality, and to meet patients and physicians schedule.
- Provides health education to patients and families as required and appropriate.
- Documents medical findings and care provided in the patient’s clinical record, including information of laboratory and radiographic studies.
- Collaborates with physician or other health care team members regarding patients’ health needs, outcomes and effectiveness of care plan.
Minimum requirements:
- Current Texas PA or NP license required
- 1-2 years of relative experience
- Orthopedic experience preferred, not required