What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Resurgens Orthopaedics?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : 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.
- 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 (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)
- Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
- Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, 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.
Hospital Assistance
Administrative Responsibilities
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