Job Description Summary

Under the general guidance of the Chair of Orthopedics and the Executive Director of APCs, the Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of orthopedics.

Job Description


BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This is an Advanced Practice Clinician position which requires a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license. It is a per diem position and will have a varying schedule based on needs of the department. The position receives general direction from the Medical Director - Surgical Services, Chairman - Orthopedic Services, Executive Director - APC's, Lead Orthopedic Physician Assistant and Executive Director - Musculoskeletal Service Line. The position will assess, diagnose and treat health problems of patients who suffer from a range of musculoskeletal conditions from time of admission to discharge. Patients include but are not limited to: adult and pediatric inpatient trauma, joint replacement, Fragile Fracture Program patients and General Orthopedic patients. As a highly skilled clinician, the incumbent will participate with other members of the Orthopedic and Hospital Medicine Care Team in the Emergency Department, Orthopedic Inpatient Unit(s) and serve as first assist in the Operating Room.

Minimum Education - Preferred

Must have 4 years of college level education and bachelor's degree.

Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution approved by the AMA.

Recertification, as required, to maintain licensure.

Minimum Work Experience

Acute Medicine and/or Orthopedic experience preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations

PA - Physician Assistant or NP-Nurse Practitioner

Required Classes/Skills -

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

• Possess the ability to care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions who may also have any range of medical problems.
• Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
• Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
• Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of the position.
• Knowledge and competence of basic radiation safety during fluoroscopic procedures; required to attend at least one radiation safety training session per year.
• Must have broad knowledge of medical environment, surgical practices and performance goals of the orthopedic Services.
• Must exercise the highest degree of professional judgement under the direction and guidance of a licensed physician.
• Must be able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork.
• Must be able to administer such care and treatment and exercise such independent originality in solving problems not covered by existing guidelines, within legal limits, to meet the needs of the patients.
• Must maintain a professional attitude toward patients at all times and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other personnel involved in patient care.