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Physician Assistant- Hip & Knee

OrthoCarolina

#Medical Records #Patient Care #Healthcare #Orthopedics #Physician Assistant #Wound Care #Splinting #Casting #Orthopedic Surgery

Quick overview

The Physician Assistant will provide medical care in both office and hospital settings, including performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and assisting in orthopedic surgeries. They are also responsible for managing patient care plans, documenting medical records, and performing hospital rounds.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-accredited physician assistant program and hold a current North Carolina PA license. Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is also required.

professional certificateInjectionsSuturingImmunizationsElectronic medical recordsWound carePhysical examinationCare plan developmentPatient managementDiagnostic test interpretationSurgical assistanceCasting and splintingOrthopedic assessmentHospital roundingEmergency room consultation

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success.
We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.
OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better.
Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us We are currently searching for a Physician Assistant to work with one of our Providers at our OrthoCarolina Hip And Knee office location in Charlotte.
The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care as delegated by OrthoCarolina physician(s).
Responsibilities may include assisting the physician in both the office and hospital setting, independent clinics seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, assisting in the operating room as needed, and performing emergency room and floor consultations.
Essential Functions: Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons/staff.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Assesses, applies and/or removes a variety of orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
Serves as assist-at-surgery for orthopedic procedures.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, applies appropriate codes and charges for service, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Dictates patient records including discharge summaries, history and physical evaluations, operative procedure notes, consultations and office visit notes.
Documents patient information and care provided in patient record.

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