PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - DR. ABRAHAM

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT -  DR. ABRAHAM https://www.beaconortho.com/abraham   Dr. Adam Abraham M.D. is trained in utilizing a wide variety of image guided interventions including, but not limited to epidural steroid injections, joint injections, nerve ablation, and spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation. Dr. Adam Abraham M.D. is dedicated to helping patients improve their quality of life by focusing on increasing function and decreasing pain from an extensive variety of issues.   Department: Clinic  Office Locations: Mason High School and Summit Woods in Sharonville Responsible To: Director of Clinic Operation   Position Summary: A physician assistant employed by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is expected to assist in the medical and surgical care of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting as outlined in the Principal Duties and Responsibilities below.  A Beacon physician assistant will report directly to their respective attending physician and will participate in all aspects of patient care as indicated and will be expected to perform duties described.   Position Responsibilities/Standards:   Outpatient Clinics

• Attend outpatient clinics and participates in the initial evaluation, as well as, longitudinal care of patients.
• 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).
• Develop and implement plan of care with attending 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, athletic training 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.

  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

• Responsibilities of the physician assistant to be available after hours or on weekends will vary by physician and circumstance.  A physician assistant may be requested and/or required to attend sports physicals, sporting events or clinic coverage on nights or weekends at the discretion of their attending physician.
• A physician assistant may also be required to remain available or called to assist their attending physician for call responsibilities.
• A physician assistant may on occasion be requested to assist the attending physician by triaging, evaluating or assist in management of an emergency department patient or after hour call from a patient of the practice.  It is expected that this type of special requirement would not be a routine