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Job Summary
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference in patients’ lives? Are you passionate about musculoskeletal health and delivering exceptional care? If so, then this orthopedic urgent care Physician Assistant role might be perfect for you!
About the Role:
In this role, you will be the front line for patients experiencing acute orthopedic injuries or conditions. You will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to provide timely and effective care in a fast-paced orthopedic urgent care setting.
Essential functions
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays)
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, such as fractures, sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
- Develop and implement treatment plans, which may include medications, splinting, casting, injections, and referrals for physical therapy or further specialist evaluation
- Provide patient education on injury prevention, treatment protocols, and rehabilitation exercises
- Document all patient care thoroughly and accurately
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of willingness to learn concussion management
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)
- a strong desire to practice patient-centered medicine
- an eagerness to work with team members
- a high degree of initiative, discretion and judgment
- an ability to multitask and effectively manage competing demands
- an overall commitment to excellence.
Work environment
- Typical professional medical clinic environment
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
Physical demands
- Must be able to lift at least 50+ lbs.
- Moving patients, lifting and helping patients with needs, lifting and moving heavy x-ray equipment, transporting patients
- Frequently on your feet standing and walking
Travel required
- Periodic travel to the Greenwood, Noblesville and Tipton clinic as needed
Preferred education and experience
- Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
- NCCPA Certification
- Familiarity with EMR systems, NextGen experience helpful but not required
Additional eligibility requirements
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.