What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Peabody, MA position at Spire Orthopedic Partners?
Sports Medicine North, a multi-specialty orthopedic practice north of Boston, has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Physician Assistant to join its dynamic team. The Physician Assistant will provide clinic and OR support to the group’s orthopedic surgeons. This well-regarded practice of 24 sub-specialty trained physicians offers a highly collegial and supportive work environment.
Highlights:
- Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical history and records findings
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
- Performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
- Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines
- Instructs patients/families regarding medications and treatments
- Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention, surgical procedures and expectations in perioperative period
- Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards including NQF Safe Practices
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation as necessary
- Conducts post-operative evaluations
- Hospital rounding / call responsibilities
- Performs necessary administrative duties consistent with role including EMR and billing inputs
- Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner
- Athenahealth EMR
- Monday-Friday schedule
- On-site ambulatory surgery center
- Office locations- Peabody, Beverly, Newburyport, Gloucester
- Hospital affiliations- Beverly Hospital and Anna Jacques Hospital
- Generous compensation commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefit package offered (including 4 weeks PTO, 401k, and CME allowance)
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Salary : $118,300 - $177,400