What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Certified position at Orthopedic Surgeon’s, Inc.?
Company Description
Since 1971, the local physicians and orthopedic doctors at Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc. have been providing quality orthopedic care and sports medicine to the people of Kansas City, MO and the surrounding KC metro. We have office locations in Brookside, Overland Park, North KC, and Liberty, MO, and provide a full range of medical and surgical treatments to our local patients. Each physician in our practice is Board Certified or Board Eligible to practice medicine in Orthopedic Surgery. The OSI philosophy of care emphasizes a whole-person approach to care.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Physician Assistant Certified located in the Kansas City Metro area. The Physician Assistant Certified will be responsible for providing comprehensive orthopedic care to patients under the supervision of a licensed orthopedic surgeon. Daily tasks include conducting patient assessments, performing diagnostic tests, assisting in surgeries, providing post-operative care, developing treatment plans, and educating patients on their conditions and preventive measures.
Qualifications
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification
- Experience in orthopedic care and sports medicine
- Experience in trauma surgery preferred
- Experience in urgent care preferred
- Proficiency in conducting patient assessments and diagnostic tests
- Skills in assisting in surgeries and providing post-operative care
- Ability to develop treatment plans and educate patients
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or related field
- Current state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Missouri and Kansas