Physician Assistant-Certified

JOB TITLE: Ortho- Physician Assistant

Central Coast Orthopedics is the leading and longest-standing orthopedic group in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Central Coast Orthopedics offers the most advanced comprehensive orthopedic care in the region and is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our team. This position will work exclusively with our General, Trauma and Hand Surgery division in an outpatient clinical setting in our Santa Maria office. No ER call and minimal, if any, hospital rounding required; optional is added incentives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Outpatient clinic to include problem-focused history and physical examinations

· Interpreting x-rays/advanced imaging and diagnostic procedures to establish working diagnosis

· Developing and executing a plan of care

· Performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in office

· Splinting and fracture care

· Very rare hospital rounds (average less than one inpatient consultation per month)

· No ER call at this time, nor anticipated in the future (subject to change)

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of professional Physician Assistant theory and practice

· Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care

· Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding

· Ability to maintain quality control standards

· Moderate computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR – ModMed experience is a plus)

· Display a courteous, positive, and helpful attitude to patients, their families, staff, and physicians to include a pleasant speaking voice and demeanor

· Comfortable working in a team environment consisting of staff, physicians, patients, and outside vendors

· Demonstrate reliability and motivation

· Maintain a neat and professional appearance

· Accurately follow surgery center/hospital procedures and protocols with minimum supervision

EDUCATION: Physician Assistant Master's degree required

EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of experience in a physician office or hospital to include the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Orthopedic/PM&R/Occupational Medicine experience is a plus.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

· Current CA Physician Assistant license

· DEA license

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Job duties are primarily performed in a typical clinic office environment. While there is no requirement for assisting in surgical procedures at this time, we anticipate moving small procedures into the office in the future, which may require surgical assistance. As with most healthcare positions, this position includes potential exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Must observe universal safety precautions to avoid contraction of disease. Requires working under stressful conditions and working long and occasionally irregular hours.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Auditory and visual acuity is necessary. Requires standing for long periods of time. Must have the physical and mental stamina required for long or difficult cases and emergency call. Must be able to assist in the transfer and positioning of patients of all sizes. Occasionally required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· Starting salary $120,000 plus health and retirement benefits (negotiable)

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Cash balance plan (defined benefit pension plan)

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid vacation – 15 days per year

Schedule:

· 8 hour shift (average)

· Monday to Friday

Experience:

· EMR systems: 1 year (preferred – experience with ModMed a plus)

· Physician Office or Hospital: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

· PA-C (preferred)

· Physician Assistant License (preferred)

Work Location: Santa Maria, CA

Please submit CV and Cover letter to:

Caitlin Clark, Clinic Manager

Fax:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Orthopedic surgery: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Required)
• DEA License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Maria, CA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person