What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions?
Physician Assistant (PA)
NMC Portsmouth, VA
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Become familiar with the Military/Medical Treatment Facilities formulary. Providers authorized to prescribe pharmaceuticals shall do so according to the availability of drugs listed therein.
- Provide a full range of Musculoskeletal care as identified below:
- Examination, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the Musculoskeletal system including: Contusions, strains, sprains, Sports medicine and related injuries, Back and neck pain, chronic and acute neuromuscular disease and demyelinating disease, Nonsurgical musculoskeletal problems (e.g. Rheumatic disease, collagen diseases, foot disorders), Peripheral nervous system disorders and myoneural junction disorders (e.g. radiculopathies and myasthenia gravis), Generalized conditioning and injury rehabilitation, Evaluation and management of chronic pain conditions, Functional capacity testing, evaluation and assessment.
- Perform a variety of orthopedic pre-, intra-, and post-operative duties (e.g., pre-admission patient evaluation and work-up, physical assessment; assist in setting orthopedic instrumentation and equipment, assist with patient preparation to include draping and positioning, first and second assist with all procedures to include tissue retraction, suturing of tissues, cutting of suture, closing of the operative case, application of any appropriate appliance; removal of sutures, case and splint changes, dressing changes with routine wound care as necessary, etc.)
- Perform evaluation of patient status including participation in daily rounds, evaluation of laboratory parameters, radiological and other diagnostic tests, progress notes and routine orders.
- Institute admission, in-house transfer and discharge orders, all of which are to be reviewed by the supervising physician.
- Chart progress, dictate notes, and discharge summaries as necessary.
- The HCW shall carry the departmental duty pager during normal working hours on a rotating basis as directed by the government supervisor. This duty shall involve answering pages/calls from the ER, clinics and the fleet. During this time, the HCW shall be responsible for examination, diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the Musculoskeletal system.
- The HCW shall assist in reviewing consults through our computer referral basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- Completion of a fellowship or residency training in Orthopedic Medicine OR Possess a minimum of 2 years fulltime experience within the preceding 3 years working as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant.
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant as required in the TO. Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives and More
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
***This position is contingent upon contract award.
