PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- ORTHONEURO

Company Information:

OrthoNeuro is a Multi-Specialty Center of Excellence specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.

Founded over 85 years ago, OrthoNeuro was the first private physician group in Central Ohio to provide a multi-disciplinary center of board-certified physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, and non-surgical spine management. OrthoNeuro also established the area’s first multi-disciplinary sports medicine center, SportMed; as well as SpineMed for the complete treatment of spine and back disorders and WorkMed for the management and treatment of work-related injuries.

OrthoNeuro comprises a team of more than 200 professional staff including 27 physicians as well as physician assistants, registered nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, radiology technicians, medical assistants and administrative staff specializing in all aspects of musculoskeletal and neurological care.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, Life, PTO, 401k

Position Summary:

OrthoNeuro is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the broader organization and various service lines. As an OrthoNeuro Physician Assistant reporting directly to a supervising physician, you will participate in all aspects of patient care and be expected to perform duties described below.

Position Responsibilities/Standards:

Outpatient Clinics

• Attend outpatient clinics and participate in the initial evaluation, as well as longitudinal care of patients across all OrthoNeuro practice locations.
• Obtain detailed medical history and perform comprehensive physical examination of patients.
• Order and review appropriate diagnostic testing including radiographs, CT scans, MRI’s, EMG’s and DEXA scans.
• Conduct procedures (under direction and appropriate level of supervision of the attending physician), including but not limited to: and splinting and aspiration/injection of bursae and/or joints.
• Develop and implement plan of care with supervising supervision.
• Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care and services rendered to the patient in their medical record in a timely fashion.
• Make appropriate referral for consultations when indicated.
• Provide both pre and post operative patient education to patients and their families.
• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care, referral for consultation or counseling.
• Communicate with referring or primary care physicians, and physical therapy staff regarding patient care and treatment.
• Provide follow up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the attending physician.
• Prescription of medications to accomplish the plan of treatment as delineated by attending physician.
• Organization and task assignment to other healthcare team members (RN’s, MA’s and technicians) to facilitate flow of patients.
• Must have a basic understanding of current CMS guidelines for E&M coding of medical services rendered.
• Must have a basic knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) usage and basic computer skills.
• On Call coverage as needed
• Urgent Care clinic coverage as needed

Surgery

• Prepare patients for surgery, including operative set-up, patient positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetics when indicated.
• Function as first or second assistant in the operating room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, preparation of antilogous and allograft materials, application of dressings and immobilization devices.
• Function as liaison to the intraoperative team to ensure appropriate surgical equipment is available when needed.
• Assist attending physician in the completing, securing, or dispensing of appropriate preoperative and postoperative records, prescriptions and pictures/video.
• Perform pre-operative history and physical examination as needed.

Inpatient Care

• Complete records on all inpatients as directed by attending physician in accordance with hospital policy and standards.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license) nutrition and managing adjunctive care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communication of treatment plans with orthopedic physician, nursing staff, and families.
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education.
• Make assessment of emergency conditions in conjunction with attending physician and implement appropriate management.

On –Call or Special Requirements AS NEDED

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA ( Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) accredited Physician Assistant/Associate training program.
• Must be certified by the NCCPA (National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants) or eligible to sit for the exam.
• Licensure or eligible for licensing as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Ohio and other appropriate states.
• Ohio license and prescriptive (DEA) license required

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any positions reporting to it. However, the incumbent provides training and guidance to clinic support staff and others as appropriate.

Working Conditions

Generally busy clinical environment including office, clinics, operating room and hospital. Will be required to travel to various clinic and hospital-based locations. There is a requirement for prolonged standing and walking and moderate physical activity. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Will work with blood or blood borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Success Factors

• Good organizational skills needed to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while making autonomous and medically sound decisions
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other healthcare professionals, and management
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account and personnel data
• Flexibility in work schedule needed
• Exceptional customer service skills
• The ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position
• Adherence to Allied Health bylaws and regulations
• Seeking continuously to improve the quality of care provided by the
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.