Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant
Havre de Grace, MD
Pay From: $48 per hour

MUST:
Experienced Physician Assistant
1 plus years of professional experience
1 plus years of Orthopedic and/or Pain Management experience
Minimum 1 year of post-graduate experience in an Orthopedic or Sports Medicine setting.
Certified Physician Assistant, proficient in joint injections.
Experience with:
Sprains, strains, and fractures
Joint, muscle, tendon, and nerve injuries
X-ray interpretation, casting, bracing, and splinting
Sports-related and work-related injuries
Self-motivated and eager to contribute to a collaborative team.
Enthusiastic about learning and providing high-quality patient care.

DUTIES:
Provides direct patient care and surgical assistance according to State guidelines and under the direction of the supervising physician and/or Medical Director
May be involved in the coordination of treatment and assists in the management of preoperative and postoperative care
Works with patient pain management
In coordination with the supervising physician, develops a comprehensive plan of care, and collaborates with the care team to ensure continuity quality care
Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation
May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures
Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented
Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
May or may not confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy