Sports Medicine Physician Assistant - Full Time (2024-065)

Description

Sports Medicine Physician Assistant Job Summary

Job Summary: As a Sports Medicine Physician Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the comprehensive care and treatment of athletes and active individuals. Working in collaboration with sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, you will provide expert medical support to help patients recover from sports-related injuries, improve performance, and maintain their overall health. Your commitment to delivering high-quality care and your passion for sports medicine will be essential in helping patients achieve their athletic goals and return to peak physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough physical examinations, assess medical histories, and order and interpret diagnostic tests to diagnose and evaluate sports-related injuries or conditions.
• Treatment Planning: Collaborate with sports medicine physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for patients, including recommending rehabilitation exercises, medications, or surgical interventions when necessary.
• Rehabilitation: Supervise and administer rehabilitation programs to aid in the recovery of athletes, focusing on strengthening, flexibility, and functional training to optimize performance and minimize the risk of re-injury.
• Injections and Procedures: Administer joint injections, corticosteroid injections, and other medical procedures as directed by physicians, ensuring proper techniques and patient comfort.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on injury prevention, proper nutrition, and overall health and wellness to enhance their understanding of their condition and improve long-term outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patient assessments, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach.
• Emergency Care: Provide immediate medical attention and first aid at sporting events or practices when necessary, assessing and stabilizing injuries until further medical assistance arrives.
• Research and Continuing Education: Stay current with advances in sports medicine through ongoing education and research, applying new knowledge to improve patient care and treatment strategies.
• Compliance: Adhere to all legal and ethical standards, including maintaining patient confidentiality and ensuring that practice is conducted within the boundaries of state and federal regulations.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Licensure: Current, valid state licensure as a Physician Assistant, and certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Experience: Previous experience in sports medicine or orthopedics is preferred but not mandatory. New graduates with a strong interest in sports medicine are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
• Physical Stamina: Physical fitness and stamina to assist in the field at sporting events or during emergencies.
• Compassion: A genuine passion for sports medicine, empathy for patients, and a commitment to helping athletes achieve their goals.
• Continuing Education: Willingness to pursue ongoing education and professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in sports medicine.
• CPR and ACLS Certification: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  
  

About Athens Orthopedic Clinic

By joining our esteemed team, you will become one of the 70 dedicated providers serving 232,000 patients, all while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. We are a thriving, physician-led, independent orthopedic practice that has been committed to the North Georgia community for over 60 years. Our practice encompasses 11 regional locations, fully owned ambulatory surgery centers, MRI/CT Imaging Centers, a comprehensive Outpatient Therapy Network, a premier Occupational Medicine Center, and Northeast Georgia’s sole Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers, enabling us to provide high value care to all the communities we serve.

Our contributions to medical education and research are extensive, with numerous ongoing studies and over 150 medical students hosted in the past decade. Many of our physicians hold teaching positions at the Medical College of Georgia, where they play a pivotal role in training and preparing the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.