THIS POSITION IS NOT OPEN TO NEW GRADS POSITION STANDARDS Unrestricted NH and VT Physician's Assistant License Current DEA license Required Current BCLS certifications required within 30 days of hire. Demonstrated Competence in providing supervised orthopedic sports medicine care as delineated on Clinical Privilege list. 2 years exp required in Ortho or Sports Medicine Must complete requirements for Ultrasound privileges within 18months of hire POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. Physical Activity: Upper Extremity: Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

Position Objective Supports assigned physician in provision of comprehensive, general orthopedic and sports medicine care

 

Performance Expectation Evaluate all assigned orthopedic patients presenting to the APD Orthopedic Clinic. Obtain an appropriate history and physical exam. Order and provide preliminary interpretation of diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies. Within scope of service, provide appropriate treatment to all assigned patients. Obtain consultation as clinically indicated and appropriate. When indicated, transfer care of complex patients to MD practitioner. Document the history, physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies as well as treatment in the medical record. Obtain appropriate informed consent for all procedures as described in APD Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies. Provide consulting practitioners and supervising physicians with complete and accurate medical records. Communicate in a timely and collegial manner. Review previously ordered laboratory and imaging studies and determine appropriate preliminary course of treatment for patient based on results. Communicate results and proposed plan to supervising physician and patients in a timely manner. When requested, assist with clinical procedures. Participate fully in physician supervisory chart reviews. Treat all patients and staff with respect. Participate in staff education and clinical Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities. Attend clinic staff meetings when requested to do so by the supervising orthopedic MD or Practice Manager. Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals. Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies. Abide by all APD policies