What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Sports position at SRC Texas Scottish Rite for Children?
Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Job Posting Title: Physician Assistant - Sports Location: Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center Additional Posting Details: Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians Make daily rounds on all inpatients Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical technique Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the Nurse Practitioner in an accurate and timely manner Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment Required Skills/Abilities Physician Assistants must be a graduate of an AMA/CAHEA approved PA program and current NCCPA certification required. Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or sports medicine Membership and active participation in professional organizations are beneficial Must maintain current BLS certification, PALS preferred. Working Environment Working conditions: Inside/Outside Working Position: Sitting/Standing/Walking Physical Demands: Medium Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, and Stopping/Kneeling/Bending An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: 25-34 lbs Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer. For questions, contact careers@tsrh.org.