What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS position at The Arora Group?
Job Description
Currently recruiting a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics to provide care to active duty military members and their families at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Physician Assistant - Orthopedics is a full-time position, 80 hours per two weeks, schedule can vary. Full benefits, including 17 days paid vacation / sick leave and 11 paid Federal holidays.
DUTIES OF THE PHYSICAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS :
- Provides primary or specialty medical care with the cognizance or supervision of a physician.
- Provides services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing procedures and services.
- Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations.
- Collects specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems.
- Counsel's patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, family planning, child care, diet, and other therapeutic health maintenance matters.
- Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records.
- In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medications pending availability of physician.
- Procedures include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of life endangering traumatic injuries, defibrillation, insertion of endotracheal tubes, and administration of whole blood, oxygen, and other emergency medications.
- Coordinates patient care. Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team.
- Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management.
- Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation.
- Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS :
Be a graduate Physician Assistant qualified by academic and practical education to provide patient services as a physician extender under supervision of a physician.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OF PHYSICAN ASSISTANT - ORTHOPEDICS :
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP :
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified healthcare services and workforce solutions company that has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country since 1989. Arora is one of the nation s top employers of physicians, nurses, allied health, dental, and other professionals in government contract jobs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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