Orthopedic PA-C

Role and Responsibilities 

1. Performs all duties under the direction and supervision of physician(s) of the department and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
2. Review medical history and perform examinations to provide health assessment and screen for abnormal conditions.
3. Assess, diagnose and treat medical and surgical problems in accordance with department protocols and record appropriately with reviews by supervising physician. In doing so performs injections, suturing, etc.
4. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspirations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, case, and splint applications.
5. Orders and interprets routine laboratory tests such as blood and tissue specimens.
6. Orders x-rays, EKGs, and other related imaging as required.
7. Scrub in and assist surgeon in the OR during surgical procedures (as needed).
8. Consults with/or refers patients to department physicians, other specialists and community resources as necessary.
9. Under direction of physician, provides pre- and post-operative teaching, basic instruction to patient such as changing dressings, caring for wounds, rehabilitation procedures, etc.
10. Following established guidelines, removes sutures and staples from patient and reports abnormal conditions to appropriate physician.
11. Orders, prescribes, dispenses, and administers medications, orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices according to standard protocols and as may be allowed by state regulation.
12. Directs other medical personnel in the execution of patient care.
13. According to standard protocols, provides immediate evaluation, treatment and institution of procedures essential to providing appropriate response to emergency medical problems.
14. Maintains patient records through timely documentation of all necessary information.
15. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
16. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles, journals and related material, and attending seminars, conferences, and other educational opportunities.