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Resurgens Orthopaedics

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Ortho

Resurgens Orthopaedics, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75201


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Job Type

Full-time

Description

* CLINIC ONLY ROLE*-Must be willing to travel to Midlothian twice a month.

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 (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)* 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

Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (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

Salary Description

$105,000 per year