What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Physician Assistant - Spine position at ORA Orthopedics?
Title: Certified Physician Assistant - Spine
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Monday through Friday; Some night and weekend hours required
City: Bettendorf
State: Iowa
We care about our employees! We value and respect the talented and committed people that make up our practice. Be a part of an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of its patients by encouraging you to be at your best every day.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performing physical examinations on patients
- Educating patients and/or caregivers on their condition and diagnosis
- Formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan
- Compiling patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
- Treating minor injuries by performing suturing, splinting, fracture reductions and other procedures
- Performing injections, aspirations, arthrograms and prescribing medications
- Responsible for ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and x-rays, and making diagnoses
- Assisting physician in surgery, including suturing and coordinating pre and post-surgical care
- Participating in call and rounding duties, evening call coverage, and urgent care clinic hours as assigned
- Consulting with supervising physician as needed
- Documenting and dictating patient visit in a timely manner
- Participating in coding reviewing process and chart review program
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with both state license is required
- Up to date and current on CME credits, licenses and board certifications, required
- Two years of previous Certified Physician Assistant experience in an Orthopedic setting is preferred
ORA Orthopedics is the Quad Cities' largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider, proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, diagnostic imaging, bracing, physical therapy, pharmacy and outpatient surgery. Our physicians are sub-specialty trained in sports medicine, adult reconstruction, hand and upper extremity, trauma, spine, pediatrics, and pain management. We are an organization comprised of physicians and medical and administrative staff working together to provide quality, compassionate, and accessible care. Apply to join our team today!
