Physician Assistant - Trauma Practice

Job Summary

As a member of our Clinical team, The Physician Assistant works closely with our physicians in providing high-quality patient care. Current need is for trauma practice with focus on orthopedic injuries.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

•  The Surgical Physician Assistant will assist in surgery in hospital and surgical center locations. 
• The Surgical Physician Assistant, under the direction of the physician, performs first assistant surgical duties in both open and arthroscopic procedures- including tissue retraction and suturing.
• Completes office tasks including physical examinations and recording health history both in conjunction with the physician and independently. 
• Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests as needed. 
• Participates in clinical documentation, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, performs independent in-office procedures (injections, aspirations, ultrasound guided procedures etc.)
• The position requires the Physician Assistant to be in an outpatient clinical setting during normal business hours. Emergency room call is required. Some evenings or weekends are required. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications 

Education

• Degree from an accredited educational institution
• Licensed by the State of Texas (PA,C)
• Experience in an orthopedic practice setting is preferred 
• Excellent communication skills. Spanish speaking fluency is welcomed but not required.
• Experience with EHR utilization including e-prescribing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with outstanding attention to detail

Specific Job Experience

• Previous medical office experience including surgical and office, patient education preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a positive team environment.
• Orthopedic and/or surgical experience preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

These physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Positions (% of time spent):

      Sitting:    20%                          Standing:   60%                       Walking:   20%

Conclusion  

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.     Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.