Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Schedule: * Clinic- Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, and Friday Morning (Mansfield) * OR- Monday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, and Thursday (All Day), Clinic Assistance * Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings. * Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler) * Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations. * Consult with specialists and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case's diagnosis and severity. * Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations. * Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing) * Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections. * Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures. * Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills. * Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices. * Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices. * Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders. * Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives. * Provide monitoring and continuity of care. * Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations. Hospital Assistance * Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients. * Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures. * Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. * Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients. * Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals. * Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes. * Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician. * Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations. Administrative Responsibilities * Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided. * Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. * Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. * Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Requirements * Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program/ NP Program * Current and active licenses and certifications * Excellent customer service skills * Demonstrated conflict management skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail * Operating room experience preferred