DESCRIPTION

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

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current and active licenses and certifications

• Excellent customer service skills

• Demonstrated conflict management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail

• Operating room experience preferred

Company: Resurgens Orthopaedics

Address: 61 Whitcher Street, Marietta, GA, 30060