Apply Job Type Full-time Description

Schedule:

Mixed scheduled with at least 2 late days/week . As late as 6:30pm

      

Job   Summary: OrthoTexas utilizes Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the State of Texas. Assesses patient health by interviewing   patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results. Assist Physician team in making clinic and surgery experience flow   more smoothly and ensuring the patient has the best patient experience.

 

 

Essential Duties and   Responsibilities: The   essential duties of the position include the following. Other duties may be   assigned.

 

Key Functions:

Provides excellent customer service to patients by listening and appropriately serving patients.Contributes to an overall positive work atmosphere through actions and attitude.Relays relevant information to the appropriate internal staff. Greets   and escorts patients to examination room and prepares electronic health   record (E.H.R.) and/or summary sheet for physician. This includes interviewing the patient to obtain a brief history of illness and pertinent diagnostic testing information performed prior to the office visit.Maintains continuous flow of patients throughout the clinic. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for examination using appropriate means.Obtain history and performing physical examinationsOrder and/or diagnostic and therapeutic procedure(s)Formulate a working diagnosisMake hospital rounds, if applicableDevelop and implement a treatment planMonitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventionsAssist in surgeryCounsel and educate patientsWhen required, removes cast/splint for physician exam. May be asked to apply casting or soft bracing.Draws   injections when asked and prepares patients for receiving injections by applying ice and appropriate positioning.Reports abnormal observations of patient condition or problems voiced by the patient immediately to physician/physician assistant.Relays instructions to patients or family members as directed by the physician/physician assistant.Assists physician/physician assistant with documenting patient care in the E.H.R and insuring that all services ordered are coded in the E.H.R. and on patient superbill.Participates in office meetings and educational activities.Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner.Complies with HIPAA procedures.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform   this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be   made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience: 

Masters Degree Required.2+ years of experience required. Orthopedic experience preferred.