Full Job Description
Our patients are our number one priority! We’re committed to giving children back their childhood!
Job Posting Title:
Physician Assistant – Sports
Location:
Frisco – Ambulatory Surgical Center
Additional Posting Details:
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
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Establish medical diagnosis(es) and determine a plan of care for short term health problems, stable chronic health problems and/or exacerbation of stable chronic health problems
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Order and review, with supervising physician oversight, routine diagnostic studies and X-rays
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Involved in pre-operative and post-operative work up and care
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Assist with operative functions as delegated by the supervising physicians
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Make daily rounds on all inpatients
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Demonstrate basic medical knowledge of pediatric orthopedics and surgical technique
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Participate in educational activities of Scottish Rite for Children such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings
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Dictate, complete, and/or sign medical records, forms, and letters related to patients treated by the Nurse Practitioner in an accurate and timely manner
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Participate in mortality and morbidity conferences and performance improvement activities as assigned
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Requires frequent use of various and sundry surgical/clinical equipment
Required Skills/Abilities
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Physician Assistants must be a graduate of an AMA/CAHEA approved PA program and current NCCPA certification required.
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Prefer at least 2 years of experience, preferably in orthopedics or sports medicine
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Membership and active participation in professional organizations are beneficial
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Must maintain current BLS certification, PALS preferred.
Working Environment
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Working conditions: Inside/Outside
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Working Position: Sitting/Standing/Walking
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Physical Demands: Medium
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Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, and Stopping/Kneeling/Bending
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An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: 25-34 lbs
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Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Speaking
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An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards