Job Title: | Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery |
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Job ID: | 6330624850 |
Employer: | Coastal Orthopedics |
Location: | Bradenton, Florida |
Provider Category: | Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's) |
Provider Type: | Physician Assistant |
Specialty: | Orthopedic Surgery |
New Grads OK? | No |
Description | The Surgical Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of a surgeon and 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 works closely with surgeons in the operating room during a surgical procedure. They anticipate the needs of the surgical team and during an operation, assist the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among other technical tasks. KNOWLEDGE OF JOB
Duties and Responsibilities
1. (*)Performs Medical History and Physical Examination for Supervising Physician (in clinic or hospital setting)
4. (*)Will participate to hospital rounds and on call schedule REQUIREMENTS A. Education
B. Experience 1. Minimum (2) years’ experience as Orthopedic First assist C. Other Requirements 1. Must be licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Florida
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT 1. 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 reposition 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. 2. 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. |