Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Associates of Meadville- Full Time

Summary of Position:   Work as part of a team to provide care to orthopedic patients under the direction of OAM physicians. 

 

Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Make diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, imaging studies, electrocardiograms, nuclear studies and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as administering injections, suturing, foreign body removal, reduction of fractures, applying casts and splints, wound care and infection management.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
• Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds, updating charts, ordering therapy and communicating with physician regarding patients.
• Triage patients and direct support staff regarding scheduling of patients.
• First assist in surgery as needed.
• Communicate and interact effectively with patients and families, physicians, peers and other health team members to maximize successful patient outcomes.
• Respond to telephone calls and messages from patients, insurance companies and staff courteously and promptly with an emphasis on effective resolution.

 

Duties and Job Responsibilities (Cont’d):

• Maintain upward communication with Team Leader.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient and staff related information.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications, Credentials and Skills:

• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current CPR and defibrillator certification.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, patients, insurance companies and physician office personnel.
• Project and maintain a positive image in telephone interactions with external system support staff, insurance companies, users and coworkers and maintain an appearance of composure under stressful situations.
• Visual acuity, color vision, hearing acuity and tactile sensation are necessary to perform physical assessment or the patient including the ability to perform the following: obtain vital signs, respond to patient reports and requests; describe wounds, drainages, lesions, etc.; read labels, gauges, dials and equipment alarms; perceive changes in skin color; identify medications and solutions; and administer medications and injections.

 

Other Qualifications:          

• Ability to work as a team member of various work groups and multi-disciplinary problem solving teams.
• Ability to hear and communicate via telephone with patients and staff.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, work independently without close supervision and respond to concerns of others with tact.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties, shifting suddenly to new tasks as priorities change, adjusting work schedule to reflect changing situations and requirements.
• Ability to concentrate in a busy work area.

 

Foundational Values:        

• Observe and comply with OAM Core Values.
• Complete dictation and chart entries in a timely manner.
• Provide professional and friendly atmosphere.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Introduce self when greeting patients and visitors in person or via telephone.
• Follow appropriate chain of command for reporting issues such as grievances, patient complaints and staffing issues.
• Use time effectively.
• Treat all people fairly regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical requirements:  The employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; walk and stoop, knee; and talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Must possess the degree of total body strength and flexibility nec