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Job description
U.S. Got People is searching for an Physician Assistant to work Full-Time withing the Orthopedic Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.
Benefits for Physician Assistants
Competitive pay
We offer a competitive benefits package : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance!
We provide sick and paid-time off!
Qualifications of Physician Assistants
Degree / Education (5.2.4) : Bachelor’s Degree - Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3) : None
Experience : As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instruction. 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.
Board Certification (5.2.6.4.4) : Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensure / Registration : Current, full, active, and 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
Job Duties :
Shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following :
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
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.
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.
Assist in reviewing consults through our computer referral basis.
At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.
We look forward to receiving your resume!
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $63.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week
Benefits :
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty :
Orthopedics
Schedule :
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Education :
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience :
Orthopedic Medicine : 2 years (Required)
License / Certification :
PA-C (Required)
Physician Assistant State License (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate :
Portsmouth, VA : Relocate before starting work (Required)
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