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Clinic Assistance

Perform complete      physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record      findings.Order and interpret      diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa      Scans, Vascular Doppler)Establish a diagnosis,      determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order      additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.Consult with specialists      and interventional physicians, as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and      severity.Assist in reduction of      fractures and dislocations.Provide minor office      surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing)Apply and remove casts,      splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change      dressings, on patients and draw up injections.Administer injections,      immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds,      wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.Prepare written      prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize      prescription refills.Assist physicians in the      application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces      and orthopedic devices.Instruct patient and      personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions      and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other      orthopedic devices.Assist physicians by      recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.Triage patient telephone      calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the      patient and personal representatives.Provide monitoring and      continuity of care.Perform independent      evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

Hospital Assistance

Obtain complete      pre-operative medical history and physical data regarding surgery      patients.Acquire proper surgical      equipment and hardware needed to perform scheduled surgical procedures.Assist in surgery, which      may include first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures,      application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.Conduct hospital rounds,      evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a      treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients.Dictate discharge      summaries, histories and physicals.Maintain a log of all      surgical procedures, for documentation and billing purposes.Take first call for the      physician, which may include: deciding to admit, arrange surgical      intervention, schedule emergency surgery, radiologic procedures, write      orders, permits, and appraisement of the case to the physician.Make emergency room      evaluations and inpatient consultations.

Administrative Responsibilities

Provide supporting      documentation and coding information for all health care services      provided.Attend required meetings      and participate in committees as requested.Participate in      professional development activities and maintain professional      affiliations.Protect patient privacy      in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations.

Requirements

 Requirements

Graduate of an      accredited Physician Assistant program/ NP ProgramCurrent and active      licenses and certificationsExcellent customer      service skillsDemonstrated conflict      management skillsExcellent oral and      written communication skillsStrong organizational      skills with great attention to detailOperating room      experience preferred