Full Job Description
We are seeking full-time Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistants (PA-C). The NP/PA will work under the supervision of an Orthopedic Surgeon in an orthopedic clinical setting as well as assisting Surgeons in the Operating Room. However you will need to be able to work independently with your daily duties and duties include but not limited to evaluating and treating orthopedic patients, post-operative patients, interpreting x-ray and MRI results as well as educating patients.
Our Medical Group is composed of physicians and specialists from nearly every medical field. Whether you’re looking for a new primary care doctor or need to find an orthopedic surgeon, we have the experts on hand right here in the San Gabriel Valley.
In addition, because we are a group of local physicians, choosing our care means you have easy access to important things like imaging services and other Emanate Health facilities, such as the Emanate Health Ferguson Outpatient Surgery Center.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program/Nurse Practitioner Program with experience in Orthopedic practices
- Current and active licenses and certifications
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Demonstrated conflict management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations • Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs)
- Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, and order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
- Work closely with the TOA surgeons to evaluate and treat patients in the office setting
- Provide needed procedures; assist surgery and continually assess patients’ needs and conduct appropriate follow up
- Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
- Assist physicians and or ancillary staff in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
- Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
- Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care. Provide supporting documentation and coding information for all health care services provided.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations
- Potentially travel to other clinics or satellite offices as required for training or due to scheduling conflict(s).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Operating room
Ability to Relocate:
- West Covina, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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