What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (PA) position at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc?
Orthopaedic Associates is a fast-paced, 14-physician orthopaedic practice with several locations in Evansville and Newburgh, IN and Henderson, KY. We are seeking a Physician Assistant. This would be a full-time position and would be benefits eligible. We are closed on the six major holidays and new employees are eligible for holiday pay and insurance after completing their first 60 days of employment. We also offer a lucrative PTO plan and 401k with a matching component. Hours are generally Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.
SUMMARY
An Physician Assistant (PA) will have their own clinic and schedule as well as assist the practice physicians as needed. An PA will independently exam, diagnose and treat patients with guidance from a physician if needed. An PA may also assist a physician in office or in surgery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Examine, diagnose and treat patients. Select appropriate follow up care with a physician.
· Review findings and treatment with physicians as needed
· Conduct pre-operative exams on patients. Decide if clearance is needed from primary care physician or pertinent specialty
· Respond to questions and concerns from patients and other medical facilities
· Monitor patient test results as ordered
· Secure and maintain active medical staff privileges at the medical facilities designated by the employer
· Round on patients at the hospital for physicians
· Perform consults at the hospital for physicians
· Comply with all terms and provisions of law and ethical standards relating to the practice of medicine, including all laws and regulations dealing with government programs and private insurance or prepaid health plans, all rules and regulations of any health care facility and health care facility medical staff at which the PA practices medicine, and all reasonable rules and regulations established by Orthopaedic Associates