What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Sports and General Orthopaedics position at The Orthopaedic Center?
Primary duties include :
- Surgical first assist
- Rounding
- Office / clinic patient evaluations and education
- Run concurrent and independent clinics
- Injections and aspirations
- Refer for diagnostic treatment / tests
- Evaluate x-ray, CT scan and MRI
- Order and review lab results
- Casting and splinting in clinic setting
- Pre and post-operative H&Ps and follow-up
- Prescribe medications
- Dictation
- Demonstrating strong teamwork
- Computer literate and ability to use EHR
- Call coverage and hospital consults
- Some game coverage
Successful candidate must be NCCPA- certified. Candidate needs to be an independent thinker, self confident, organized, hard working and able to work well with others in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with excellent interpersonal skills. Candidate should be able to obtain an Alabama license.
