Health eCareers is Hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) Orthopaedics Near Hampton, VA
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to support our board-certified surgeons in our Suffolk office. Qualified candidates will support the facility ideology, mission, goals and objectives. This individual will recognize patient right and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties. This position will be solely office based with limited operating room exposure. This position will be responsible for after-hours patient phone calls in a rotating schedule, shared among all PAs. Phone call only, not required to report to hospital or office. Our facilities are within a few hours of Washington D.C., Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks and the Blue Ridge Mountains for those who enjoy outdoor activities (biking, hiking, water activities, etc) and plenty of historical landmarks. Located on the southside peninsula, our Suffolk clinic is the ideal location for an enthusiastic Physician Assistant that is motivated to work with a diverse client population including athletes, and worksite injuries, elective surgical interventions and other diagnoses. We offer a generous compensation package for Full-Time employment. Benefit package includes up to 120 Hours of paid time off. Company matched Retirement plan(s). In addition, paid time off will be provided as well as competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, STD and Life Insurance plans. Company paid Group Life and LTD. Bonus plans are available as part of the compensation program. Physician Assistant duties
Obtain medical history to include but not exclusive of current complaint, past medical history, family medical history, social history, medications, allergies, compliance with previous treatments and care plan, and determine which diagnostic and therapeutic procedures have been done. The PA-C should also be able to measure/record physiologic and growth indices, as well as apply health promotion principles and techniques.
Provides acute and chronic patient care including orthopedic exam, wellness physical exams, pre-operative interview and exam (H&P), monitoring therapies, administering injections, minor office surgical procedures, and prescribing medications.
Triage patient calls and take appropriate action, or refer to appropriate physician or office staff.
Respond to medical emergencies, including use of CPR.
Timely document patient information and care provided in patient records, and maintain department statistics. Use computer to access/enter needed data. Maintain patient confidentiality.
Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provide continuity of care.
Review labs, diagnostics and physical therapy progress notes.
Other duties as assigned by supervising physician.
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines (OSHA)
Compliance with patient confidentiality (HIPPAA) and Red Flag Rules
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, hospitals, other physician offices, and general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Work effectively as team member with physicians and other staff
Appropriately interact with patients, families, and others
Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands
Must have a flexible work schedule with the ability to work early/late as needed
Requirements
Current state PA license, or eligible for same; certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current CPR or ALS certification.
Good communication skills
Good computer skills
Strong ethical and moral character references
Physical / Mental Requirements
Varied activities including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching
be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Requires full range of motion in all extremities, neck and back, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination.
Occasional stress from workload and dealing with tense patients
be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, copy machine, writing instruments, pc, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, ECG, blood pressure cuff, and cast saw equipment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Type: Full-time Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty
Orthopedics
Surgery
Schedule
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification
Certified Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person DetailsCompensation Information:Salaried, Exempt position with quarterly performance bonus opportunity