Orthopedic Physician Assistant

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Job Title: Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Job ID: 7434999836
Employer: Coastal Orthopedics
Location: Bradenton, FL
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
New Grads OK? No
Description

Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of a physician/surgeon within their scope of practice and in accordance with Florida Laws and specific privileges granted by any hospital that has issued such privileges. This individual will work closely with Physician and staff to perform required clinical duties. In addition, this individual works closely with surgeons in the operating room during a surgical procedure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Render Treatment to the Coastal Patients in Clinic including but not limited to:

Performs Medical History and Physical Examination for Supervising Physician (in clinic or hospital setting)
Performs Clinic Duty for Coastal Patients Under Supervising Physician as follows:
Splinting & Casting, Fracture / Dislocation Reduction,
Follow – up Care, post-op, re-visits, wound checks
Fluoroscopies, injections
Complete Appropriate Charting:
H&P’s
Progress Notes
Medicine & Miscellaneous Orders
Splinting & Casting
Order appropriate tests
Dictate Consults
Order appropriate tests with supervising physician corroboration
Appropriately pre-op patient for possible/probable surgery: Labs, clearances, schedule
Dictate Discharge Summaries
o Provide Appropriate Referrals Give Appropriate Discharge Instructions

Performs Hospital Rounds / Consults with Supervising Physician
On-Call Rotation
SURGICAL duties will be required as follows:

Check medical clearance
Ensure Pre-op H & P visits and Dictations are completed
Ensure all related diagnostic medical tests have been reviewed and are available including Labs, EKG’s , X-Rays, & MRI’s
Position the patient for surgery and aiding with draping
Prep of the surgical site
Clear the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operating suction or irrigation equipment
Select and pass instruments and supplies during an operation
Stop bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon
Apply dressings to surgical wounds
Count sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operation
Close the incision at the end of the procedure
REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant Program
B. Experience

Minimum of one year experience as a Physician Assistant (Orthopedic experience preferred)
C. Other Requirements

Must be licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Florida
Orthopedic, clinic or hospital setting experience preferred
Current CPR Basic Certification
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT

Physical Requirements: The position requires a considerable amount of physical work not to exceed 50 lbs. Any workload exceeding 50lbs will require assistance. The individual will be required to pull or lift up to re- position patients, lift supplies, place equipment on supports, and perform external cardiac compressions. The individual must be able to bend, kneel, or crouch in order to perform certain duties.
Working Conditions: This individual spends approximately 100% of his or her time in and air-conditioned environment. This position does have limited exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and limited exposure to noxious smells from different work environments encountered.
Coastal Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.