Physician Assistant

At Barbour Orthopaedics and Spine, our innovative and well-respected team of medical professionals are part of a rapidly growing private practice. We have six practice locations throughout the Atlanta metro area, including a cutting-edge surgical facility in Chamblee. We are one of the few Georgia practices to offer both a stand-up MRI and an open MRI. In addition, we have state of the art diagnostics tools including digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and hyperbaric chambers.

We are currently searching for an NP or Physician Assistant to join our growing company. The Physician Assistant works as an extension of the physicians in the practice to provide a high level of patient care. The Provider ensures that the patient has a complete understanding of the treatment plan being implemented and maintains the standard of excellence expected at Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine and provides exceptional patient care.

Duties:

• Obtain patient’s history and conduct thorough physical exams in an orthopaedic setting.
• Document thorough and accurate notes in the patient’s chart within a timely manner
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address all the patient’s concerns and involve physicians when necessary.
• Order and review imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
• Order and review EKGs and labs as needed to ensure patients are cleared for surgery
• Perform specific procedures in house such as joint injections, dressing changes, casting, splinting, and suture/staple removal.
• Provide care according to Physician’s instructions and in accordance with standard practices and procedures.
• Dispense/prescribe medication as needed and ordered by Physicians.
• Dispense/order DME as needed and ordered by Physicians.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of the patient’s visits with a clear diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment plan to ensure understanding.
• Review recommended surgeries with patients to ensure understanding and obtain consent for recommended procedures.
• Responsible for taking either surgical or office calls on a set rotation.
• If you take surgical calls, it may require going to the hospital to follow up on patients either after surgery or when on call at a given hospital
• Must be reachable by phone during the entirety of your time on call
• Scrub into the OR and function as a first assist as needed
• Set up patients for surgery including prepping area, draping with sterile drapes, etc.
• Assist with wound closures/applying post-operative dressing.
• Make sure post-operative orders are entered in a timely manner.
• Complete medical narratives as requested within a timely manner.
• Always maintain professional appearance and personal conduct
• Maintain a clean and professional workspace.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, coworkers, and management.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Required: Must be certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and maintain licensure in the state of Georgia
• Other areas with needed requirement
• World Class Knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, O365, Care Cloud and other EHR systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and requests concurrently.
• Ability to effectively deliver clear and concise communication
• Ability to excel as a team player daily & foster positive relationships between all departments and team members
• Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to be a self-starter
• Able to work under pressure with competing demands requiring ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload and time.

Our mission is simple, to maintain an unwavering commitment to providing safe and effective treatments with a friendly, supportive attitude. Results and Patient Experience are our Top Priority.

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• We offer competitive pay, paid holidays, comprehensive benefit package, paid time off, 401K with company match, free catered lunch every Wednesday, free parking, and you get your birthday off with pay.

• Not only that, but we also offer the cost to maintain your DEA, add you to our malpractice policy, list you on the malpractice certification, and individual coverage under the group plan.

Come join our family and contribute to your community in a real and tangible way. Apply now to be a part of something fantastic!