Part-Time Physician Assistant - Hand and Wrist

Description

 Join our amazing team at The Steadman Clinic, and be an integral part of a cutting-edge organization that is amongst the best in the world at what they do. This is an excellent opportunity to take your health care career to the next level in a unique and highly valuable role, or kick it off with a world-class organization in an amazing facility. Pitkin County, Colorado is one of our nation's iconic mountain destinations, and highly desirable spot to live if you love the outdoors. This position is eligible for our excellent benefit packages and perks (including a wellness benefit you can use for your ski pass!), and strong work-life harmony. 

Our Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistants are responsible for assisting the supervising physician in the medical and surgical management of patients assigned to their practice. The Physician Assistant will work one-on-one with orthopaedic surgeon, and their fellow PAs, as well as various fellows and researchers to deliver top-notch care. Time will be divided between the clinic, operating room and administrative tasks centered on patient care. If you're experienced, come and take your career to the next level! If you're a new grad we want to talk to you too!

Applications for this position will be accepted until 30 days from the posting date. If the position is not filled during this time, the application window will be extended. Candidates who are selected to move through the interviewing process will be contacted directly. 

Location: Basalt and Aspen, CO

Classification: This PA role is a part-time, non-exempt position that will not be eligible for benefits; call responsibility varies.  Schedule will be mostly in clinic work, seeing patients both independently and with the physician. Mondays and Tuesdays are mandatory, and a third day more focused in the OR may be possible. 

Compensation: Physician Assistants, without professional experience as a PA, or applicable alternative work experience, start at $45/hour. All other hourly rates will be determined by experience levels and appropriate for the role.

Key Responsibilities (these are general, not all-inclusive, and certain teams may carry slightly different responsibilities)

• Collaborates with attending physician to diagnose and treat orthopaedic sports medicine injuries and
• related illnesses in both clinical and surgical settings; performs procedures within the PA scope of
• practice as directed by the supervising physician in the clinic, OR and ER including first and second
• assisting responsibilities.
• Assists in preoperative evaluation and education.
• Performs initial interview and assessment of patient.
• Performs history and physical examination.
• Reviews diagnostic data.
• May obtain preoperative surgical consents and informed consent for research studies.
• Prepares preoperative data sheets.
• Presents preoperative patients at team meetings.
• Coordinates schedule with operations manager and surgery scheduler; assists with travel arrangements for international and out-of-town patients.
• Track and obtain radiographic studies and lab work required for preoperative patients.
• Manages prescription medication for practice.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic injections of shoulder, elbow, hip and knee joints.
• Assist in data collection and therapeutic treatments for multiple research studies.
• Perform preoperative consultation/education and complete surgical procedure forms and coding; writes
• Post operative/post procedure notes and orders for supervising physician.
• Communicate with outside/consulting physicians, occupational/physical therapists regarding ongoing care.
• Works with attending physician and staff to plan daily schedule to maximize efficiency of physician and assistant resources.
• Makes routine visits to assigned facilities and Steadman Clinic locations on schedule agreed upon with attending physician.
• Administrative tasks may include triaging and returning patient phone calls, preparing FMLA and disability forms and other correspondence under the direction of the supervising physician, and assisting with other tasks related to patient care.
• Contributes to development of evidence based clinical protocols and patient assessment forms.• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff and collaborating physicians.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.