Resurgens Orthopaedics
Physician Assistant
Resurgens Orthopaedics, Southlake, Texas, United States, 76092
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
* Must be willing to work both locations and be on call. Must have surgery experience*
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.* Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested.* Be responsible for PR/PO and all surgery related paperwork.* 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 (suturing)* Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.* Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, 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.* Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization* Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care
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 (Required)* 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required)* Must be be licenses in State of Texas.* 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
Job Type
Full-time
Description
* Must be willing to work both locations and be on call. Must have surgery experience*
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.* Assist in Surgeries and be available to provide call coverage as requested.* Be responsible for PR/PO and all surgery related paperwork.* 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 (suturing)* Remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.* Administer injections, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, 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.* Perform Peer to Peer evaluation for procedure Authorization* Assist in managing Patients with direct patient care
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 (Required)* 2-3 years of experience as a APP in a Ortho setting WITH surgery experience (Required)* Must be be licenses in State of Texas.* 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