Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Havre de Grace, MD

Pay From: $48 per hour
MUST:

Experienced Physician Assistant

1 plus years of professional experience

1 plus years of Orthopedic and/or Pain Management experience

Minimum 1 year of post-graduate experience in an Orthopedic or Sports Medicine setting.

Certified Physician Assistant, proficient in joint injections.

Experience with:

Sprains, strains, and fractures

Joint, muscle, tendon, and nerve injuries

X-ray interpretation, casting, bracing, and splinting

Sports-related and work-related injuries

Self-motivated and eager to contribute to a collaborative team.

Enthusiastic about learning and providing high-quality patient care.
DUTIES:

Provides direct patient care and surgical assistance according to State guidelines and under the direction of the supervising physician and/or Medical Director

May be involved in the coordination of treatment and assists in the management of preoperative and postoperative care

Works with patient pain management

In coordination with the supervising physician, develops a comprehensive plan of care, and collaborates with the care team to ensure continuity quality care

Performs physical examination, compiles medical data and records medical history and implements a treatment plan on new and established patients

Orders appropriate diagnostic studies when indicated

Consults with physician when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment

Ensures that medical charts and administrative paperwork is completed in a timely manner

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits

Provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines

May perform preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation

May or may not perform thorough preoperative work-up for the scheduled procedures

Notifies Medical Director or attending physician if patient does not meet criteria or is not suitable for treatment in the outpatient setting

Confirms that medical clearance and all diagnostic tests are performed and documented

Supports the patient and family by explaining the perioperative experience with specific instructions to the patient and family regarding their responsibility in the outpatient process

May or may not confer with the surgeon about the planned anesthetic to be administered

Documents orders and considerations specified by surgeon and carried out by Physician

Monitors patients and administers medications according to Facility policy

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. “Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act”.
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