Physician Assistant

5 days ago

Columbia, Tennessee, United States Columbia Full time


Full-time

Description

This position is a full-time, permanent clinical onsite position within Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance.

The Physician Assistant is an extension of our Orthopaedic Surgeons, and works closely with them in our practice, serving an important role in our holistic patient care. Our PAs are responsible for providing routine patient care in a clinical setting and aiding our physicians ensuring that our patient care is of the highest effectiveness and quality. Our PAs spend a substantial amount of time in our clinical sites but will also support our surgeons in surgical settings.

  • Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs)
  • Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, and order additional and selective      studies or laboratory evaluations.
  • Work closely with the TOA surgeons to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting
  • Provide needed procedures; assist surgery and continually assess patients' needs and conduct appropriate follow up.
  • Evaluate consults in the emergency department and round on post-operative patients in the hospital setting.
  • Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
  • Assist physicians and ancillary staff in the application of specialized orthopaedic devices, such as braces, splints, and casts.
  • Participate in a weekend call rotation.
  • 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. Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care      services provided.
  • Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
  • Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations
  • Travel to multiple clinics or satellite offices as required

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program/Nurse Practitioner Program with experience in Orthopaedic practices preferred
  • Current and active licenses and certifications
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
  • Operating room experience required

TOA is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers

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