What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant I position at Orthopedic One?
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POSITION SUMMARY
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Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders in clinical and surgical settings. Accepts accountability for the outcomes of decisions made related to patient care.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Hospital/Operating Room Setting:
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Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants. Collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care.
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Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interdisciplinary consult and patient advocate.
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Maintains knowledge of procedures and drapes appropriately, drapes independently with scrub tech.
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Demonstrates competent first assisting, uses correct instruments, retracts to provide exposure, anticipates surgeon’s needs and follows case flow.
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Demonstrates competent suturing technique, chooses correct suture, identifies correct layers, and achieves cosmetically appealing result.
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Participates in post-operative assessments and assists in preparing orders.
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Assist in the completion and dictation of discharge summaries
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Participates in hospital rounds with physicians and conducts peri-operative patient education as needed.
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Educates patient and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
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Responds to emergencies including use of CPR
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- Clinical Setting:
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Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical exam, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications.
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Demonstrates competent diagnostic ability and comprehensive knowledge of general orthopedics.
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Assesses established patients including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Interacts with patients to ensure patients understanding, including counseling and answering patient questions appropriately.
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Orders appropriate tests, interprets x-rays and other tests knowledgeably.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and competently administers injections, fit an application of related DME, application of casts and splints, remove sutures/staples, and related wound care.
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Consults with and refers patients to physicians appropriately.
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Uses practice management and chart systems as needed to access and enter documentation of care provided in patient record.
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Performs duties which expedite the function of the office and enhance patient care appropriate to scope of practice and approval of supervising physician.
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Maintains statistical information as needed.
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- On Call:
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When required, rotates call coverage during designated physician absences to provide the following:
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Promptly return calls
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Demonstrates appropriate decision making regarding patient care
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Arrives for hospital rounds on time and performs work efficiently and completely
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Reviews complex patient care issues and rounds list with covering physician
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- Hospital/Operating Room Setting:
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TEAMWORK
- Teamwork:
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Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
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Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
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Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
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Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
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Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
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- Teamwork:
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Policies and Procedures
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Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
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Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
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Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
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- Policies and Procedures
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
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BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program. Current State licensure and certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Current CPR/AED certification. Previous experience as physician assistant in Orthopedics is preferred, but may not be required.
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Physician Assistant - General Surgery / Trauma
Lima Memorial Health System -
Lima, OH
