What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Advance Practice Nurse position at Resurgens Orthopaedics?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Clinic Assistance
Full-time
Description
Clinic Assistance
- Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler)
- Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
- Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.
- Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
- Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
- Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
- Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.
- Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
- Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
- Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
- Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
- Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
- Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
- Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients.
- Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.
- Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
- Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.
- Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
- Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.
- Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.
- Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations.
- Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current and active licenses and certifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated conflict management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Operating room experience preferred