Division/Department:

OrthoNY/Clinical

Location:

Albany

Job Title:

Physician Assistant - Foot and Ankle Specialist

Reports to:

Senior Director of Operations

Type of position:

Full Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing injuries and providing treatment under the supervision and direction of an Orthopedic Surgeon.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Triage new, follow up and emergency patients, formulate treatment plans based on diagnosis and confer with supervising physician as needed, do pre-procedure H&Ps and complete dictation for file;
• Order and review diagnostic tests (i.e., labs, X-rays);
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics and other as applicable;
• Perform procedures such as injections, aspirations, case/splint applications and removals;
• Answer patient questions regarding post-op care, medications, and support staff questions to work as a team;
• Completion of all dictation within 48 hours of seeing a patient in the office setting.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned
• Other responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

• Advanced degree with state licensure required;
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 1 to 3 years of experience preferred;
• Orthopedic experience preferred;
• Proficiency with computers and computer systems, specifically electronic medical records systems is required;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

OTHER INFORMATION

• This is an “in office” position in a safe work environment
• This position requires more than 40 hours a week including routine meetings after regular business hours.
• This position requires periodic travel to and between practice locations and related companies, as needed and required.