- POSITION SUMMARY
- Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders in clinical and surgical settings. Accepts accountability for the outcomes of decisions made related to patient care.
- Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders in clinical and surgical settings. Accepts accountability for the outcomes of decisions made related to patient care.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Hospital/Operating Room Setting:
- Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants. Collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interdisciplinary consult and patient advocate.
- Maintains knowledge of procedures and drapes appropriately, drapes independently with scrub tech.
- Demonstrates competent first assisting, uses correct instruments, retracts to provide exposure, anticipates surgeon?s needs and follows case flow.
- Demonstrates competent suturing technique, chooses correct suture, identifies correct layers, and achieves cosmetically appealing result.
- Participates in post-operative assessments and assists in preparing orders.
- Assist in the completion and dictation of discharge summaries
- Participates in hospital rounds with physicians and conducts peri-operative patient education as needed.
- Educates patient and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
- Responds to emergencies including use of CPR
- Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants. Collaborates with healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care.
- Clinical Setting:
- Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical exam, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications.
- Demonstrates competent diagnostic ability and comprehensive knowledge of general orthopedics.
- Assesses established patients including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Interacts with patients to ensure patients understanding, including counseling and answering patient questions appropriately.
- Orders appropriate tests, interprets x-rays and other tests knowledgeably.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and competently administers injections, fit an application of related DME, application of casts and splints, remove sutures/staples, and related wound care.
- Consults with and refers patients to physicians appropriately.
- Uses practice management and chart systems as needed to access and enter documentation of care provided in patient record.
- Performs duties which expedite the function of the office and enhance patient care appropriate to scope of practice and approval of supervising physician.
- Maintains statistical information as needed.
- Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical exam, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications.
- On Call:
- When required, rotates call coverage during designated physician absences to provide the following:
- Promptly return calls
- Demonstrates appropriate decision making regarding patient care
- Arrives for hospital rounds on time and performs work efficiently and completely
- Reviews complex patient care issues and rounds list with covering physician
- Promptly return calls
- When required, rotates call coverage during designated physician absences to provide the following:
- Hospital/Operating Room Setting:
- TEAMWORK
- Teamwork:
- Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
- Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
- Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
- Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
- Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
- Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
- Teamwork:
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Policies and Procedures
- Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
- Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
- Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
- Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
- Policies and Procedures
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
- BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program. Current State licensure and certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Current CPR/AED certification. Previous experience as physician assistant in Orthopedics is preferred, but may not be required.
- BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program. Current State licensure and certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Current CPR/AED certification. Previous experience as physician assistant in Orthopedics is preferred, but may not be required.
- Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
-
The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to patients focusing on wellness promotion illness prevention and managing minor acute and stable chronic illnesses. · Triage diagnose treat illness prescribe medication provide preventive health maintenance education teach coun ...
Lockport, NY1 week ago
-
The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to a select group of patients within their area of training/expertise, · collaborating with the supervising Physician in accordance with education and state laws. · ...
Lockport1 week ago
-
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to support our Cardiology team located in Niagara Falls, NY and Lockport, NY. · This is a Full-Time position at 40 hours/week; scheduled weekdays. · The Physician Assistant will provide care for approximately 10 ...
Lockport, NY1 month ago
-
We are seeking a physician assistant who is kind and innovative to join our team at Neighborhood. If you believe healthcare is a right and value each person's individual story, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. · ...
Buffalo $110,000 - $115,000 (USD)2 days ago
-
We are seeking a physician assistant who is kind, · sees opportunities to innovate and collaborate, · and is open to unique perspectives.You'll be part of a team that is resilient · and seeks fairness by listening and advocating for patients and the community. · ...
Buffalo $110,000 - $115,000 (USD)8 hours ago
-
Physician Assistant Job Summary · Become a part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care in pediatric emergency medicine at John R. Oishei Children?s Hospital Emergency Department. · About UBMD Pediatrics · We are one of 18 practice plans within UBMD Physicians Group the ...
buffalo3 days ago
-
The STGi is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic. · ...
West Seneca1 month ago
-
The ideal candidate will be qualified to provide high-quality care to patients with acute musculoskeletal conditions in a fast-paced clinical setting. · ...
Eggertsville $90,000 - $168,000 (USD) Full time3 weeks ago
-
Job Summary · A Physician Assistant position offering high pay rates with potential to increase further based on experience. · About Us · We are a small business operating as independent contractors. · ...
niagara falls3 days ago
-
Minnesota Urology is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our team. · Job Description · The successful candidate will practice in a general urology clinic, working independently and with a urologist. Some time will be spent in hospital rounds and consults. There is an ...
buffalo3 hours ago
-
Job Summary · The Physician Assistant will be available to initiate patient evaluations with acute problems, perform minor procedures, collect blood specimens, and participate in Department activities as assigned by the head of the Department of Medicine. · Responsibilities · Per ...
Buffalo5 days ago
-
We seek a Physician Assistant to join our Occupational Medicine Clinic part-time. · Key Responsibilities:Provide medical care in an occupational medicine setting · About Us:We are a leading provider of healthcare services with a focus on workplace wellness. · ...
niagara falls3 days ago
-
This includes assessing physical symptoms ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests developing individualized treatment plans prescribing appropriate medications. · , ...
Buffalo1 month ago
-
This is an opportunity to join our internal medicine team in an SNF setting. We offer generous compensation. · Prolonged periods of standing walking and sitting while working with patients as well as working on a computer. · ...
Buffalo1 month ago
-
Job description · About Pinnacle Orthopedics · Pinnacle Orthopedics is a well established orthopedic practice located in the Buffalo medical corridor. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate medical services. · Opportunity for Physici ...
Buffalo2 days ago
-
Department : BGMC ENT Spine Ortho Clinic · Location: Buffalo General Medical Center · Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo · Work Type : Part-Time · Scheduled Work Hours: 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p · Shift 1 · Job Description · The Physician Assistant will be available to the pri ...
Buffalo2 days ago
-
The Physician Assistant will be available to the private medical service to initiate the evaluation of patients with acute problems, perform specified minor procedures, collection of blood specimens, · collection of blood specimens ...
Buffalo $63.15 - $79.40 (USD)4 weeks ago
-
Fellowship Job Description: · We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which include numerous continuing education options. · Examining, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages with acute illnesses and injuries or exacerbations of chronic disease · ...
Buffalo Full time1 month ago
-
+Western New York Healthcare System is looking for a qualified Physicians Assistant to add to their Urology Department. · +Provides urologic care including prevention - health maintenance - diagnosis - treatment and follow-up services to patients · Conducts outpatient clinics · r ...
Buffalo $83,498 - $158,583 (USD)1 day ago
-
Work under a supervising physician in Excelsior Express urgent care. · ...
Sheridan Drive Amherst, New York, United States1 week ago
Physician Assistant - Westerville - Orthopedic One
Description
Schedule: Regular Full Time, Day Shift
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Lockport, NY
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Lockport
-
Physician Assistant - 14750
Only for registered members Lockport, NY
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
UBMD Pediatrics- buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members West Seneca
-
Physician Assistant
Full time Only for registered members Eggertsville
-
Physician Assistant
Som Medical Practice- niagara falls
-
Physician Assistant
Minnesota Urology P.A.- buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Kaleida Health- Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
WNY Occupational Healthcare- niagara falls
-
Physician's Assistant
Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
PINNACLE ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE SPECIALISTS- Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Kaleida Health- Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Full time Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Buffalo
-
Physician Assistant
Only for registered members Sheridan Drive Amherst, New York, United States