Physician Assistant

1 month ago

Lexington, United States Bluegrass Orthopaedics Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
www.bluegrassortho.com

PURPOSE:

Established and progressive orthopaedic practice has an immediate opening for a certified physician assistant. . Experience in general orthopaedics is required and total joint care experience is preferred. The position is working with an experienced and established Fellowship-trained Adult Reconstruction surgeon that performs 700+ total and revision joint replacements annually.

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THE PRACTICE:

Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) is the state’s leading provider of expert musculoskeletal care, which serves the needs of its patients through a team of highly trained sub-specialists who are committed to the independent practice of medicine. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, BGO has 12 sub-specialty physicians, 11 mid-level providers, 4 main office locations and 3 satellites, MRI facilities, outpatient surgery center, and 5 outpatient physical therapy centers.

BGO provides care to patients throughout the Bluegrass and Southern Kentucky Region. We provide care for an immediate drawing area of approximately 630,000+ in the surrounding counties and an additional 500,000+ in our satellite catchment areas. To better care for these communities, BGO seeks a physician assistant with special interest in total joint care.

THE CITY:
  • Lexington is well-known for its beautiful horse farms and diverse SEC college community (University of KY)
  • Downtown offers many things to see and do, including restaurants, festival events, and concerts and shows at Rupp Arena
  • Keeneland racetrack and The Kentucky Horse Park offer year-round entertainment for the horse community, including being the home to most national horse associations
  • Tour local bourbon distilleries and get a chance to learn more about the history of the Bluegrass Region
  • Close to larger metropolitan areas, such as Louisville and Cincinnati
  • Within a short drive are beautiful outdoor opportunities in the Red River Gorge, including hiking trails, camping, and large lakes with many water-activity options
  • Lexington has it all – a strong economic and business-friendly climate, strong public and private educational systems, a variety of sports and recreation, and a family friendly lifestyle

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
  • Interpret and correlate patients’ laboratory and diagnostic/reports procedures.
  • Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis/diagnoses and establish a working diagnosis on assigned patients.
  • Formulate treatment plans for orthopedic problems within the scope of practice for assigned patients.
  • Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate and as directed by physician.
  • Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopaedic Surgeon.
  • Order, collect and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic procedures and studies, including, but not limited, to blood and tissue specimens.
  • Order or perform other diagnostic studies including but not limited to EMG, x-rays, CT, MRI, and bone scans in addition to other studies.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast, and splint applications.
  • Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, and evaluate hospital consults.
  • Take phone-based call after hours for patient phone calls (split with other PAs in the group)
  • Evaluate clinical conditions, formulate, and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan
  • Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medications, braces and other orthopedic devices as allowed by state legislation.
  • Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources.
  • Option to assist with activities including but not limited to seminars, after hours coverage of sporting events, i.e. games, tournaments, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current, valid KY Physician Assistant License (or eligible)
  • Current, valid Board Certification
  • Current, valid KY Driver’s License (or eligible)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Great communication skills
  • Strong ethical and moral character references

BENEFITS:
  • Health Insurance
  • CME Budget
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Retirement Plan 401K
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

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