Physician Assistant
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
* Must be willing to Dallas/Mansfield /Irving /Arlington. 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