Physician Assistant
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic
and therapy care, is currently seeking a--full-time, licensed
Physician Assistant (PA)--to join our team! Along with a
collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding
employment package includes: competitive salaries, excellent
medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a
generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability
insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness
program.--Summary:Provides direct patient care and surgical
assistance according to State guidelines and under the direction of
the supervising physician and/or Medical Director. Functions with
specific privileges as approved by the governing body. May be
involved in the coordination of treatment and assists in the
management of preoperative and postoperative care. In coordination
with the supervising physician, develops a comprehensive plan of
care, and collaborates with the care team to ensure continuity
quality care.--Primary Functions & Accountabilities* Performs
physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical
history and implements a treatment plan on new and established
patients* Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated*
Instructs patients and families regarding treatment plan and
medications* Consults with physician when warranted to assess
patient condition and treatment* Ensures that medical charts and
administrative paper work is completed in a timely manner* Provides
monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits*
Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice
guidelines* May perform preoperative assessment of patient and
confirms completion of required documentation* Assesses patient
status for compliance with physical, emotional and social admission
requirements* May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up
for the scheduled procedures* Notifies Medical Director or
attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not
suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting* Confirms that
medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and
documented* Supports the patient and family by explaining the
perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient
and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient
process* May or may not coordinate the surgical schedule
considering special needs of the patient* Performs within
guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body
and delegated by the Medical Director* May or may not confer with
the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered*
Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and
carried out by Physician* Monitors patients and administers
medications according to Facility policy* Performs preoperative
activities according to Facility policy* Provides support to
medical and office staff--Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Ability
to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate
as appropriate* Ability to respond effectively to emergencies,
actual events or drills.* Ability to follow instructions with
little supervision* Ability to maintain professional demeanor in
all aspects of role* May or may not make hospital rounds for
physicians when indicated* Assists in completing paperwork for
patients as indicated* Travels between facilities when indicated*
Strong customer service skills and excellent communication
skillsJob Requirements* Completion of an accredited Physician
Assistant Program is required.* Must maintain CEU's in pertinent
clinical practice according to licensure requirements.* BLS
Certification must be maintained.* Prefer 2 years of experience.--
Orthopedic experience highly desired.-- However, new graduates are
encouraged to applyOrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of
expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking
a--full-time, licensed Physic...
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