Full Job Description
To provide direct care to Orthopedic surgical patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively under the supervision of a physician/surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.
- Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions in order to ensure optimal results to the patient.
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, management, and care of pre and post operative patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician.
- Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care.
- Order appropriate tests and treatments. Interpret test results and document appropriately. Prescribe medications as indicated.
- Assist in surgical rounds at hospital.
- Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
- Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate.
- Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols.
- Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated.
- Integrate the principles of patient safety and quality care into daily practice.
- Perform other related duties as directed and within scope of practice.
- N/A
- Graduation from an accredited PA program.
- Bachelors degree required.
- Physician Assistant License (in the state where care is provided)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Physician Assistant National Certificate
- PECOS Enrollment
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
- National Provider Identifier
- The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location everyday depending on surgical cases (i.e., at hospitals and ASC) and clinic need which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
- Location assignments will be made monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
- This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to six (6) hours at an operation table).
- Written practice agreement with a supervising physician (on file in the Kaiser Permanente.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.
- Two (2) years of experience assisting in surgery is preferred.
- Experience preferred in Orthopedics.
PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Largo,Largo Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M38|UFCW|Local 400 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Clinical Support Department : Largo Medical Center – Orthopedics – 1808 Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.