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ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – SPINE LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY www.bluegrassortho.com PURPOSE: Established and progressive orthopaedic practice has an immediate opening for a certified physician assistant. Experience in general orthopaedics preferred but not required. The position is working with an experienced and established Fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. THE PRACTICE: Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) is the state’s leading provider of expert musculoskeletal care, which serves the needs of its patients through a team of highly trained sub-specialists who are committed to the independent practice of medicine. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, BGO has 14 sub-specialty physicians, 16 mid-level providers, 4 main office locations and 3 satellites, MRI facilities, outpatient surgery center, and 6 outpatient physical therapy and hand therapy centers. BGO provides care to patients throughout the Bluegrass and Southern Kentucky Region. We provide care for an immediate drawing area of approximately 630,000+ in the surrounding counties and an additional 500,000+ in our satellite catchment areas. To better care for these communities, BGO seeks a physician assistant with special interest in Spine Care. THE CITY:
- Lexington is well-known for its beautiful horse farms and diverse SEC college community (University of KY)
- Downtown offers many things to see and do, including restaurants, festival events, and concerts and shows at Rupp Arena
- Keeneland racetrack and The Kentucky Horse Park offer year-round entertainment for the horse community, including being the home to most national horse associations
- Tour local bourbon distilleries and get a chance to learn more about the history of the Bluegrass Region
- Close to larger metropolitan areas, such as Louisville and Cincinnati
- Within a short drive are beautiful outdoor opportunities in the Red River Gorge, including hiking trails, camping, and large lakes with many water-activity options
- Lexington has it all – a strong economic and business-friendly climate, strong public and private educational systems, a variety of sports and recreation, and a family friendly lifestyle
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
- Interpret and correlate patients’ laboratory and diagnostic/reports procedures.
- Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis/diagnoses and establish a working diagnosis on assigned patients.
- Formulate treatment plans for orthopedic problems within the scope of practice for assigned patients.
- Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate and as directed by physician.
- Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopaedic Surgeon.
- Order, collect and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic procedures and studies, including, but not limited to, blood and tissue specimens.
- Order or perform other diagnostic studies including but not limited to EMG, x-rays, CT, MRI, and bone scans in addition to other studies.
- Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, and evaluate hospital consults.
- Take phone-based call after hours for patient phone calls (split with other PAs in the group)
- Evaluate clinical conditions, formulate, and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan
- Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medications, braces and other orthopedic devices as allowed by state legislation.
- Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.
- Option to assist with activities including but not limited to seminars, after hours coverage of sporting events, i.e. games, tournaments, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current, valid KY Physician Assistant License (or eligible)
- Current, valid Board Certification
- Current, valid KY Driver’s License (or eligible)
- Current CPR certification
- Great communication skills
- Strong ethical and moral character references
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance
- CME Budget
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401K
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance