What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEST JOB - ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT position at symplr Demo?
The PA practices under the supervising surgeon in the Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Practice to evaluate patients in the office setting including minor office procedures and injections, first assist in the OR and, in some instances, perform orthopaedic care in the Emergency Department. The PA treats both acute and chronic problems. The scope of problems encountered by the PA is the same as those dealt with by the supervising surgeons in the practice.
Working directly 1:1 with a surgeon, Physician Assistants will participate in a four-month rotation as to matriculate through all surgeons and case mixes. First call during the week is shared among all PAs, with surgeons on second call for surgical cases and/or consultations, as needed.
Approximately 900 orthopaedic surgical cases are performed annually at Memorial Hospital, of which, approximately 40% are total joints. Orthopaedics offers a collegial teaching atmosphere to include monthly journal review with all clinicians.
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EDUCATION:
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Certification/degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
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EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:
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Two years of PA experience in a primary care practice, or a relevant specialty practice preferred.
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):
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Current licensure as a PA-C by the State of Massachusetts.
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Certifications as an adult or family Physician Assistant by a national organization, which is recognized by the Massachusetts State Board of Medical Practice.
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Qualified to be credentialed by the BMH Medical Staff.
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Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
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DEA license.
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