Physician Assistant – PRN

Take the next step in your healthcare career.

Are you motivated by high quality patient care?

Do you thrive in a busy clinical setting?

OrthoVirginia, Virginia’s largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking part-time/PRN, experienced Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners to join our team at our outpatient at our Virginia Beach/Chesapeake area locations.

Candidates must be available for shift work on Saturdays.

Competitive Pay

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program is required with an active Virginia License
• 1-2 years of in clinic/hands on experience. Orthopedic experience highly desired.
• Must maintain CEU’s in pertinent clinical practice according to licensure requirements.
• BLS Certification must be maintained.

Primary Functions & Accountabilities

• Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated
• Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and medications
• Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment
• Ensures that medical charts and administrative paper work is completed in a timely manner
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
• May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation
• Assesses patient status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission requirements
• May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures
• Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting
• Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented
• Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process
• May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule considering special needs of the patient
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director
• May or may not confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered
• Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician
• Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy
• Performs preoperative activities according to Facility policy
• Provides support to medical and office staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Ability to follow instructions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role
• May or may not make hospital rounds for physicians when indicated
• Assists in completing paperwork for patients as indicated
• Travels between facilities when indicated
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills