Physician Assistant
3 months ago
Addison
Job DescriptionDescription: Why Choose Us? #TSC • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported., • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you., • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication., • Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount, • Dental & Vision Insurance, • 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions, • Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges, • Generous Paid Time Off:, • Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure), • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays 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., • 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 (i.e. toenail removal, suturing), • Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections., • Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, 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. Hospital Assistance • Obtain complete pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery patients., • Acquire proper surgical equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures., • Assist in surgery, which may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon., • Conduct hospital rounds, evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients., • Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals., • Maintain a log of all surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes., • Take first call for the physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician., • Make emergency room evaluations and inpatient consultations. 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. OR: 3-4 days a week Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program, • NP candidates- First Assist Certification (Preferred), • Current and active licenses and certifications, • 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