Orthopedic Physician Assistant

• Evaluate, treat and manage patients with orthopedic conditions
• Assess, diagnose and treat health problems of patients who suffer from a range of musculoskeletal conditions from time of admission to discharge
• Participate with other members of the Orthopedic and Hospital Medicine Care Team in the Emergency Department, Orthopedic Inpatient Unit(s) and serve as first assist in the Operating Room
• Provides direct care to orthopedic patients in collaboration with the Orthopedic Attending Physician
• Obtains a detailed and accurate medical history and performs a comprehensive physical exam
• Implementation of all Orthopedic Surgery care plans including writing orders, transfer orders, wound care, dressing changes, application of casts/splints, and fracture reductions
• Collaborates with hospitalist team on co-managed patients
• Discharge orders and planning, writes discharge orders, dictate formal discharge summary, prescription writing, VNA care plan, etc.
• Obtain, review and interpret radiology and laboratory studies and implement appropriate care plan based on the results in accordance with attending physician instructions
• Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures as indicated or requested by the attending physician
• Performs or assists in routine and complex procedures, as necessary
• Serves as first or second assist in the Operating Room, as necessary
• Identifies and manages chronic medical conditions and provides continuous care to hospitalized inpatients
• Proactively manage patient to prevent complications
• Has familiarity with current guidelines regarding the assessment of the risk of a perioperative cardiovascular event for pre-operative patients
• Writes orders and prescribes medications in accordance with current practice guidelines
• Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy
• Facilitates timely care, including scheduling of procedures, for patients in the Geriatric Fracture Program
• Actively participates in the South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts
• Collaborates with the patient care team (physicians, nurses, PT/OT, case management) to develop and facilitate care plan
• Provides urgent evaluation to patients with changes in clinical status
• Safe and effective operation of fluoroscopy equipment
• certification within 1 year of hire date
• Actively participates in meetings
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills
• Ensures that patient billing is submitted accurately and consistent with Hospital policy
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program from an accredited institution approved by the AMA
• Recertification, as required, to maintain licensure
• PA - Physician Assistant license
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
• Possess the ability to care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions who may also have any range of medical problems
• Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician
• Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures
• Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively
• Knowledge and competence of basic radiation safety during fluoroscopic procedures
• Must have broad knowledge of medical environment, surgical practices and performance goals of the orthopedic Services
• Must exercise the highest degree of professional judgement under the direction and guidance of a licensed physician
• Must be able to accept instruction and guidance and assume graded responsibility in complex teamwork
• Must be able to administer such care and treatment and exercise such independent originality in solving problems not covered by existing guidelines, within legal limits, to meet the needs of the patients
• Must maintain a professional attitude toward patients at all times and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other personnel involved in patient care

Acute Medicine and/or Orthopedic experience preferred