Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Job at Resurgens Orthopaedics, Southlake, TX

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  • Resurgens Orthopaedics
  • Southlake, TX

Job Description

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics


Apply Job Type Full-time Description * Must be willing to work both locations and be on call. Must have surgery experience* 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. * Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested. * Be responsible for PR/PO and all surgery related paperwork. * 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 (suturing) * Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections. * Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, 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. * Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization * Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care Administrative Responsibilities * Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided. * Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. * Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. * Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Requirements * Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Required) * 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required) * Must be be licenses in State of Texas. * Excellent customer service skills * Demonstrated conflict management skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail * Operating room experience preferred

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