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
• Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures
• Performs or assists in routine and complex procedures
• Serves as first or second assist in the Operating Room
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program from an accredited institution approved by the AMA
• Recertification, as required, to maintain licensure
• Acute Medicine and/or Orthopedic experience preferred
• 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
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures
• 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
• 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