What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at AOA Orthopedic Specialists?
Description
* Must be willing to Dallas/Mansfield /Irving /Arlington. Must have surgery experience*
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.
- Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested.
- Be responsible for PR/PO and all surgery related paperwork.
- 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 (suturing)
- Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
- Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, 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.
- Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization
- Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care
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 (Required)
- 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required)
- Must be be licenses in State of Texas.
- 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