A busy orthopedic practice located in Orange, CA has an immediate need for a full-time Physician Assistant. This PA would be working with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. This PA would split their time rounding, seeing patients in the clinic, as well as first assisting in the OR. Experienced candidates and new graduates are welcome to apply. Practice offers excellent compensation.
Position Accountabilities:
Provide direct clinical services for a fellowship trained Surgeon.
Serves as First Assist and works one on one with the Surgeon.
Communicates to attending physician progress reports on patients
Demonstrate critical thinking and performance ability in patient care in an efficient and effective manner
Perform consistently and according to the standards of his/her profession
Effectively delegate appropriate duties to supporting staff
Function as a part of a multidisciplinary team in presenting assessment results and developing treatment plans
Obtain and record medical/social history through interview/review of patients’ case record; prepare findings, diagnostic impressions, diagnosis and recommendations
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree—Physician Assistant
Current California Physician Assistant License
Current D.E.A
Current ACLS/BLS certificate
Skills:
Strong organizational skills
EMR knowledge
Manual dexterity and visual interpretation
Time management
Urgent Care Experience
Working Conditions:
Employee must be able to function in a fast pace environment and adapt to change quickly. Employee must be flexible in work hours to provide coverage for hospital rounding and calls.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience long periods of standing, walking, use of hands and fingers. The employee may be required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend. The employee may be required to sit as well.
Essential to adhere to HIPAA Guidelines, as well as follow policies and procedures.
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