Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
Overview
You will provide medical care for orthopedic patients at OrthoCarolina Monroe, owning comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and surgical assistance. You will work directly with Orthopedic Surgeons, staff, and a team of Physician Assistants across 43 care locations. This role offers independence in clinical decision-making and OR support, with a focus on continuity of care and patient outcomes.
What You'll Do9
- 1Examine patients and perform comprehensive physical exams, compiling medical data and health histories.
- 2Order and interpret diagnostic tests including X-ray, EKG, and laboratory work in collaboration with Orthopedic Surgeons.
- 3Deliver therapeutic procedures: injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- 4Apply and remove orthopedic casts, splints, and immobilization devices.
- 5Assist in orthopedic surgeries, serving as first assist.
- 6Develop patient management plans, record progress, and apply ICD-10 and CPT codes for billing.
- 7Dictate records: discharge summaries, H&Ps, operative notes, consultations, and office visits.
- 8Round on hospital inpatients and handle ER and floor consultations.
- 9Use EMR systems to document care and access patient data.
Requirements5
- 1Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
- 2Active North Carolina PA license.
- 3Certification by the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
- 4Prior orthopedics experience preferred but not required.
- 5Prior PA experience preferred but not required.
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