Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Full Time

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CORE JOB SUMMARY  

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results. 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures. 

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results. 

• Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care. 

• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results. 

• Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures. 

• Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services. 

• Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts. 

• Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions. 

• Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments. 

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS  

Education: 

Master’s degree in relevant field  

Certification and Licensing: 

Certifications in relevant specialty or field  

Experience: 

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. 

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. 

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. 

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. 

• Commitment to the University’s core values. 

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. 

Department Specific Functions 

• Experience in the following specialty preferred Orthopedics Sports Medicine 

• Assist attending physicians in the operating room performing outpatient procedures 

• Conduct discharge planning 

• Follow post-operative cases and order/monitor home-care post hospitalization 

• Support attending physicians in clinic with patient care; obtain HPI, perform physical exam, dictate note, enter orders, provide patient education 

• Conduct weekly clinic sessions for postoperative, new and follow up patients 

• Act as a liaison between the medial staff, nursing staff, patients and insurance companies 

• Respond to medical emergencies as necessary 

• Consult with patients and prospective patients/families by phone. Evaluate/triage need for care and advise regarding appropriate interventions including need for emergency treatment 

• Other duties as assigned 

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.