Physician Assistant Surgery I – Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.
• Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).
• Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed
• Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
• Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/ holiday rounding as required.
• Prescribe medication
• Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators
• Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
• Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure in State of Florida renewed every two years to include prescriptive authority.
• Maintains NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Maintains ACLS, NRP, PALS certification as required by department.