Physician Assistant

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY An Orthopedic PA is a versatile and highly skilled healthcare professional who supports orthopedic surgeons in delivering exceptional patient care. With their extensive medical training and specialized knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions, Orthopedic PAs perform a wide range of duties, including conducting patient assessments, diagnosing injuries, developing treatment plans, assisting in surgical procedures, and providing postoperative care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis. Formulate a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within scope of practice. Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate. Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals.
• Order appropriate laboratory or diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special x-ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa.
• Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conduct hospital, rounds, write orders, and take calls for the Orthopedic surgeon. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer Medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other Orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
• Evaluate, screen and council patient on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources. Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies, manage databases, and perform quality assurance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure in good standing with the State of Texas as a licensed Physician Assistant.
• Ability to effectively communicate with client population and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Intermediate computing skills and a general familiarity with the use of EMR systems.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends on some occasions as special needs arise.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively with other medical disciplines.
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability for working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth in HIPPA and other Federal Addiction confidentiality mandates.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, Insurance, and ability to travel as required to perform duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Physician Assistant License required
• Minimum 5 years Orthopedic PA experience with a specialty of Ortho Spine or Neurosurgery
• Some prior experience in Addiction Medicine or Pain Management preferred
• Familiarity with community service area.