Physician Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Core
Orthopaedic Oncology Physician Assistant providing therapeutic patient care, diagnostic evaluations, and surgical assistance within a multi-disciplinary surgical oncology team.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Orthopaedic Oncology)
Builds
Patient care plans, diagnostic assessments, and surgical support for orthopaedic oncology patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diagnostic procedures, physical examinations, specimen collection, laboratory test analysis, care plan development, surgical assistance, wound care, sterile techniques, patient education, interdepartmental liaison
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Interview patients and compile medical histories; perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests; obtain specimens and run laboratory tests; analyze findings and make preliminary diagnoses; develop and implement care/treatment plans; perform procedures like IV starts, casting, and suturing; prepare patients for surgery; insert monitoring equipment; assist physicians during surgical procedures; write post-operative orders; attend medical rounds; educate patients and families; facilitate communication with other medical services; provide first or second assist in the operating room; evaluate wounds and perform wound care.
Seniority
Mid-level clinical professional